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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 27-4031.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

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

What this job is about

Operate cameras to capture high-quality video for productions.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Confer with production team

    Discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, desired effects, and lighting requirements.

  2. 2

    Set up camera equipment

    Assemble studio sets and arrange cameras, lighting, and audio equipment for filming.

  3. 3

    Compose and frame shots

    Apply technical aspects of light, lenses, and camera settings to achieve desired effects.

  4. 4

    Record scenes

    Operate television or motion picture cameras to capture footage for broadcasts or films.

  5. 5

    Edit video for production

    Use non-linear editing software to refine and finalize video content for broadcast.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordTikTok

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.