(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Job Description
Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to photograph images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
97
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Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures. |
92
|
Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting. |
90
|
Set up and perform live shots for broadcast. |
88
|
Stay current with new technologies in the field by reading trade magazines. |
87
|
Set up cameras, optical printers, and related equipment to produce photographs and special effects. |
86
|
Assemble studio sets, and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming. |
81
|
Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts such as stationary, track-mounted, or crane-mounted. |
80
|
Test, clean, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment, including testing microphones, to ensure proper working condition. |
80
|
Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements. |
78
|
Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors. |
74
|
View films to resolve problems of exposure control, subject and camera movement, changes in subject distance, and related variables. |
71
|
Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing. |
68
|
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. |
61
|
Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions. |
61
|
Instruct camera operators regarding camera setups, angles, distances, movement, and variables and cues for starting and stopping filming. |
49
|
Read charts and compute ratios to determine variables such as lighting, shutter angles, filter factors, and camera distances. |
48
|
Set up and operate electric news gathering (ENG) microwave vehicles to gather and edit raw footage on location to send to television affiliates for broadcast. |
48
|
Label and record contents of exposed film, and note details on report forms. |
48
|
Read and analyze work orders and specifications to determine locations of subject material, work procedures, sequences of operations, and machine setups. |
43
|
Design graphics for studio productions. |
34
|
Direct studio productions. |
33
|
Write new scripts for broadcasts. |
32
|
Prepare slates that describe the scenes being filmed. |
26
|
Reload camera magazines with fresh raw film stock. |
21
|
Receive raw film stock, and maintain film inventories. |
10
|
Download exposed film for shipment to processing labs. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
68
|
Thinking Creatively
|
66
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
62
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
59
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
57
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
56
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
54
|
Getting Information
|
53
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
53
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
52
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
51
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
50
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
48
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
46
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
45
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
44
|
Interacting With Computers
|
42
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
40
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
40
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
40
|
Processing Information
|
39
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
37
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
35
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
31
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
31
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
30
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
29
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
28
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
28
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
28
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
26
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
26
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
25
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
25
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
23
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
22
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
21
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
20
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
19
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
18
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
14
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|