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Occupation Overview
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
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| Occupation Description |
Sample Job Titles |
Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to photograph images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.
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 Camera Engineer
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Camera Person
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Cinematographer
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Director of Photography
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Electronic News Gathering Camera-Person (ENG Camera-Person)
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Field Producer
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Live Truck Technician
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Movie Shot Cameraman
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News Reel Cameraman
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News Videographer
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Newscast Director
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Photographer
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Production Assistant
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Special Effects Designer
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Studio Camera Operator
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Studio Technician
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Technical Director
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Television Production Technician
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Video Camera Operator
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Video Coordinator
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| Significant Points of this Occupation |
- 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.
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| Resources for Additional Information |
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Disclaimer: Links to non-Kuder Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement. For information about careers as a camera operator, contact: - International Cinematographer's Guild, 80 Eighth Ave., 14th Floor, New York, NY 10011.
- National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians, 501 Third St. NW., 6th floor, Washington, DC 20001. Internet: http://www.nabetcwa.org
Information about career and employment opportunities for camera operators and film and video editors also is available from local offices of State employment service agencies, local offices of the relevant trade unions, and local television and film production companies that employ these workers.
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