Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Did You Know:
- Keen competition for jobs is expected due to the large number of people who wish to enter the broadcasting and motion picture industries.
- Opportunities will be best for those with a bachelor's degree or postsecondary training.
Industry Areas
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Motion Picture and Video Industries
- Cable and Other Subscription Programming
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.
- Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
- Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing.
Overall Kind of Work
Television, video and motion picture camera operators produce images that tell a story, inform or entertain an audience or record an event. Film and video editors edit soundtracks, film and video ...
Work Environment
Military
Audiovisual and broadcast technicians work in studios or outdoors on location. They sometimes work from aircraft or ships. They travel and work in all climates.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
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Military Breakdown
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574 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture in the military
Service Branches
Audiovisual and Broadcast Technicians work in the following services:
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