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Daily Tasks
| Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting. | | Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors. | | 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. | | Download exposed film for shipment to processing labs. | | Gather and edit raw footage on location to send to television affiliates for broadcast, using electronic news-gathering or film-production equipment. | | Instruct camera operators regarding camera setups, angles, distances, movement, and variables and cues for starting and stopping filming. | | Label and record contents of exposed film, and note details on report forms. | | Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements. | | Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures. | | Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions. | | Prepare slates that describe the scenes being filmed. | | Read and analyze work orders and specifications to determine locations of subject material, work procedures, sequences of operations, and machine setups. | | Read charts and compute ratios to determine variables such as lighting, shutter angles, filter factors, and camera distances. | | Receive raw film stock, and maintain film inventories. | | Reload camera magazines with fresh raw film stock. | | Select and assemble cameras, accessories, equipment, and film stock to be used during filming, using knowledge of filming techniques, requirements, and computations. | | Set up cameras, optical printers, and related equipment to produce photographs and special effects. | | Test, clean, and maintain equipment to ensure proper working condition. | | Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts such as stationary, track-mounted, or crane-mounted. | | View films to resolve problems of exposure control, subject and camera movement, changes in subject distance, and related variables. |
Daily Work Activities
| Achieve special camera effects. | | Communicate visually or verbally. | | Determine film exposure settings. | | Operate motion picture cameras. | | Operate special visual effects equipment. | | Operate video recorders. | | Organize commercial artistic or design projects. | | Read specifications. | | Use measuring devices in professional photography. | | Achieve special lighting or sound effects. | | Confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities. | | Operate audio-visual equipment. | | Observe set or location. | | Review assembled film or video tape on monitor. | | Install or set up equipment. | | Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts. |
Other Work Activities
| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. | | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. | | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). | | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. | | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. | | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. | | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. | | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. | | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. | | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. | | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. | | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Schools Offering Degrees for
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture |
 | CDIA - Center for Digital Media Arts | Campus | Waltham, MA 02453 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Needham, MA 02494 | | New England Institute of Technology | Campus | Warwick, RI 02886 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Farmington, CT 06032 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Pawcatuck, CT 06379 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Stratford, CT 06661 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 | | New York Film Academy | Campus | New York, NY 10003 | | Technology Career Services | Campus | New York, NY 10004 | | Hunter College | Campus | New York, NY 10010 | | Briarcliffe College | Campus | Bethpage, NY 11714 | | Five Towns College | Campus | Dix Hills, NY 11746 | | Recording Engineers Institute | Campus | Islandia, NY 11749 | | Oakbridge Academy of Arts | Campus | Lower Burrell, PA 15068 | | Computer Career Institute at Johns Hopkins | Campus | Columbia, MD 21046 | | Computer Career Institute at Johns Hopkins | Campus | Baltimore, MD 21224 | | University of Maryland | Campus | Baltimore, MD 21250 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Arlington, VA 22202 | | Regent University | Campus | Virginia Beach, VA 23464 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Atlanta, GA 30338 | | Florida Metropolitan University | Campus | Orlando, FL 32810 | | Audio Recording Technology Institute | Campus | Orlando, FL 32811 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Orlando, FL 32839 | | Florida Metropolitan University | Campus | Melbourne, FL 32935 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Davie, FL 33328 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Palm Beach Gradens, FL 33403 | | Palm Beach Film School | Campus | West Palm Beach, FL 33407 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Tampa, FL 33619 | | International Academy of Design and Technology | Campus | Tampa, FL 33634 | | Nossi College of Art | Campus | Goodlettsville, TN 37072 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Nashville, TN 37214 | | International Academy of Design and Technology | Campus | Nashville, TN 37214 | | National College of Business and Technology | Campus | Lexington, KY 40508 | | Antonelli College | Campus | Cincinnati, OH 45202 | | Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts Inc | Campus | Southfield, MI 48075 | | International Academy of Design and Technology | Campus | Troy, MI 48083 | | Madison Media Institute | Campus | Madison, WI 53718 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Oakdale, MN 55128 | | Institute of Production and Recording | Campus | Minneapolis, MN 55401 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Richfield, MN 55423 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Plymouth, MN 55447 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Waite Park, MN 56387 | | Flashpoint Academy | Campus | Chicago, IL 60602 | | International Academy of Design and Technology | Campus | Chicago, IL 60602 | | Harrington College of Design | Campus | Chicago, IL 60606 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Irving, TX 75038 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Houston, TX 77027 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Austin, TX 78759 | | Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences | Campus | Tempe, AZ 85282 | | Los Angeles Film School | Campus | Los Angeles, CA 90028 | | Los Angeles Recording School | Campus | Hollywood, CA 90028 | | SAE Institute of Technology | Campus | Los Angeles, CA 90028 | | Hero Film School | Campus | Hollywood, CA 90028 | | Center for Education in TV and Radio | Campus | Torrance, CA 90503 | | Mt Sierra College | Campus | Monrovia, CA 91016 | | Columbia College Hollywood | Campus | Tarzana, CA 91356 | | Cinema Arts Tech | Campus | Van Nuys, CA 91401 | | Video Symphony | Campus | Burbank, CA 91502 | | Chapman University | Campus | Orange, CA 92866 | | Brooks Institute of Photography | Campus | Santa Barbara, CA 93103 | | Ohlone College | Campus | Fremont, CA 94539 | | Expression College for Digital Arts | Campus | Emeryville, CA 94608 |
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