Occupation information for

Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

Currently Employed: 336

Yearly Projected Openings: 10

Typical Hourly Wage: $20.47 - $43.20

Typical Annual Salary: $42,600 - $89,900

• 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.
• Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions.
• Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.
• 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.
• Set up and perform live shots for broadcast.
• Set up cameras, optical printers, and related equipment to produce photographs and special effects.
• Assemble studio sets, and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming.