Career - Film and Television Camera Operator

Film and Television Camera Operators will discuss with the director the types of film, video and lenses to be used, as well as focus and distance settings and camera angles and will select and set up equipment and accessories. They will check that lighting has been organised or set up lights as required and view scenes through viewfinders, make final adjustments and photograph scenes. They will monitor equipment during operation and will move cameras and adjust controls to follow the action of scenes being photographed. They will consult with other technical workers such as light or sound technicians to obtain required results and will also supervise assistants during the production phase.

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