• Television, Video, and Film Camera Operators
  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 34,894
    $34,894 range bar $69,129
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Moderately Growing
  • Television, Video and Film Camera Operators manipulate images that entertain or inform an audience. They capture a wide range of material for television, movies, and other media.

What do they typically do

  • Discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and others
  • Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures
  • Assemble studio sets, and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming
  • Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting
  • Set up cameras, optical printers, and related equipment to produce photographs and special effects
  • Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors
  • Set up and perform live shots for broadcast
  • Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +0.8%
Job Openings 5

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