Film and video camera operators record news and live events, and film videos and television broadcasts.
Film and video camera operators perform some or all of the following duties:
Meet with director and senior members of camera crew to discuss assignment and determine filming sequences, camera movements and picture composition;
Select and set up camera equipment to be used, and attach lens, filters and film magazine to camera;
Adjust focus, exposure, lighting and other camera settings;
Operate film or video camera to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts;
Label and record contents of exposed film, and complete report sheets;
Test, maintain and store equipment.
Assistant Camera Operator
Camera Operator
Electronic News Gathering (ENG) Camera Operator
Film Camera Operator
Motion Picture Camera Operator
Television Camera Operator
Video Camera Operator
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