Description
Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
Interests
- Artistic
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Relationships
- Independence
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Achievement/Effort
- Persistence
Tasks
- Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
- Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.
- Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.
- 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.
- Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Thinking Creatively
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Technology Skills
- Video creation and editing software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Analytical or scientific software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
Abilities
- Far Vision
- Near Vision
- Visualization
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Active Listening
- Coordination
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
Knowledge
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Communications and Media
- Telecommunications
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Senior Broadcast Television EngineerCertifying Organization
Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc.
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Avid Certified Professional: Media ComposerCertifying Organization
Avid Technology, Inc.
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Legal Video SpecialistCertifying Organization
National Court Reporters Association
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Avid Certified User: Media ComposerCertifying Organization
Avid Technology, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $49,432 |
| Median (50%) | $62,088 |
| High (90%) | $82,944 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $58,508 |
| Mid Level | $71,230 |
| Senior Level | $89,982 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 38,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 38,900 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 2%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 2%
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