§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

camera operator

Camera operators setup and operate digital film cameras to shoot domestic motion pictures or television programs.

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

audiovisual equipment photography cinematography lighting techniques

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity health and safety regulations film production process file-based workflow

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

determine visual concepts adapt artistic plan to location follow directions of the artistic director set up audiovisual peripheral equipment analyse the scenography ensure visual quality of the set work ergonomically adapt to type of media study media sources create moving images use technical documentation analyse a script keep up with trends set up cameras select camera apertures work with the director of photography follow work schedule work with an artistic team operate a camera

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain audiovisual equipment follow safety procedures when working at heights collaborate on costume and make-up for performances manage technical resources stock apply health and safety standards transfer uncut audiovisual material to computer work with the lighting crew assist multimedia operator supervise camera crew use storyboards assess power needs create special effects plan shots practise camera movements attend rehearsals use personal protection equipment plan audiovisual recording work with motion picture editing team

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)