How do they match: Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

  • Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

  • Assemble studio sets and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming.
  • Confer with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements.
  • Instruct camera operators regarding camera setups, angles, distances, movement, and variables and cues for starting and stopping filming.
  • Read and analyze work orders and specifications to determine locations of subject material, work procedures, sequences of operations, and machine setups.
  • Reload camera magazines with fresh raw film stock.
  • View films to resolve problems of exposure control, subject and camera movement, changes in subject distance, and related variables.

  • Label production materials.
  • Select materials or props.
  • Write informational material.