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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

Tasks
21 tasks9 core, 12 supplemental
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Arts, Design, Media & SportsOne of its 45 occupations
Code
27-4031.00SOC 2018: 27-4031

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9 core tasks and 12 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.Core taskTask 4031Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.Core taskTask 4030Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.Core taskTask 4035Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  4. Task 4. 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.Core taskTask 4037Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions.Core taskTask 4032Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements.Core taskTask 4038Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Set up and perform live shots for broadcast.Core taskTask 18664Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts, such as stationary, track-mounted, or crane-mounted.Core taskTask 4033Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Test, clean, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment, including testing microphones, to ensure proper working condition.Core taskTask 18666Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing.Supplemental taskTask 18663Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Instruct camera operators regarding camera setups, angles, distances, movement, and variables and cues for starting and stopping filming.Supplemental taskTask 4039Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Assemble studio sets and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming.Supplemental taskTask 18665Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Read and analyze work orders and specifications to determine locations of subject material, work procedures, sequences of operations, and machine setups.Supplemental taskTask 4046Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2019
  14. Task 14. View films to resolve problems of exposure control, subject and camera movement, changes in subject distance, and related variables.Supplemental taskTask 4044Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Direct studio productions.Supplemental taskTask 18669Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Set up cameras, optical printers, and related equipment to produce photographs and special effects.Supplemental taskTask 4043Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Read charts and compute ratios to determine variables such as lighting, shutter angles, filter factors, and camera distances.Supplemental taskTask 4042Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2019
  18. Task 18. 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.Supplemental taskTask 18668Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019
  19. Task 19. Write new scripts for broadcasts.Supplemental taskTask 18671Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2019
  20. Task 20. Design graphics for studio productions.Supplemental taskTask 18670Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2019
  21. Task 21. Stay current with new technologies in the field by reading trade magazines.Supplemental taskTask 18667Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2019

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 27-4031
  3. License
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