camera operator

Description

Camera operators setup and operate digital film cameras to shoot domestic motion pictures or television programs. They work together with the video and motion picture director, the director of photography, or the private client. Camera operators give advice on how to shoot scenes to actors, the video and motion picture director and other camera operators.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

photography audiovisual equipment lighting techniques cinematography film production process file-based workflow electricity health and safety regulations

Practical Skills

create moving images keep up with trends determine visual concepts study media sources select camera apertures adapt artistic plan to location work ergonomically follow directions of the artistic director use technical documentation follow work schedule work with the director of photography ensure visual quality of the set set up audiovisual peripheral equipment analyse a script set up cameras operate a camera work with an artistic team analyse the scenography adapt to type of media plan shots use storyboards attend rehearsals assess power needs practise camera movements apply health and safety standards collaborate on costume and make-up for performances maintain audiovisual equipment create special effects follow safety procedures when working at heights manage technical resources stock plan audiovisual recording work with the lighting crew work with motion picture editing team use personal protection equipment transfer uncut audiovisual material to computer supervise camera crew assist multimedia operator