Television Camera Operator Resume Sample

Television Camera Operator Resume Sample

Television Camera Operator Resume Sample Bullet Points
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Test, clean, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment, including testing microphones, to ensure proper working condition.
  • Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts such as stationary, track-mounted, or crane-mounted.
  • Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements.
  • View films to resolve problems of exposure control, subject and camera movement, changes in subject distance, and related variables.
  • Stay current with new technologies in the field by reading trade magazines.
Television Camera Operator Resume Sample Keywords and Simple Resume Phrases
  • Performing general physical activities
  • Handling and moving objects
  • Inspecting equipment, structures, or material
  • Judging the qualities of things, services, or people
  • Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
  • Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
  • Documenting and recording information
  • Communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates
  • Communicating with persons outside organization
  • Decision making, creative thinking and problem solving
  • Updating and using relevant knowledge
  • Identifying objects, actions, and events
  • Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings
  • Interacting with computers
  • Organize commercial artistic or design projects
  • Communicate visually or verbally
  • Review assembled film or video tape on monitor
  • Achieve special lighting or sound effects
  • Read specifications
  • Achieve special camera effects
  • Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • Observe set or location