Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

# 290 overall · better than 66.7% of other jobs
2
Low to No Risk
20% tasks are partially/fully automatable
1/5
Automatability
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Forgivability
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Technical Feasibility
2/5
Emotional Intelligence
2/5
Physical Requirements
3/5
Ethics
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Economic Incentive
The role of Camera Operators in television, video, and film involves significant creativity, technical skill, and physical activity. While certain tasks can be automated to enhance efficiency, the core aspects of the job are resistant to full automation due to the high value placed on human judgment and artistic insight.

Median Salary: $61,800

Traits: 57

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93/100Contact_With_Others
67/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
35/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
64/100Deal_With_External_Customers
9/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
48/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
20/100Degree_of_Automation
49/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
94/100Electronic_Mail
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5/100Exposed_to_Radiation
5/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
60/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
99/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
61/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
49/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
59/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
65/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
84/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
64/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
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47/100Letters_and_Memos
50/100Level_of_Competition
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31/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
26/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
68/100Physical_Proximity
19/100Public_Speaking
59/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
45/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
61/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
27/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
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23/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
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58/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
48/100Spend_Time_Sitting
53/100Spend_Time_Standing
88/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
34/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
65/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
70/100Telephone
73/100Time_Pressure
48/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
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19/100Work_Schedules
90/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Low to No Risk
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Moderate Risk
0
High Risk
4
Extreme Risk
0
  • 2.2Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.
  • 2Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
  • 0.8Confer 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.
  • 1.6Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements.
  • 1Instruct camera operators regarding camera setups, angles, distances, movement, and variables and cues for starting and stopping filming.
  • 2.2Set up cameras, optical printers, and related equipment to produce photographs and special effects.
  • 1View films to resolve problems of exposure control, subject and camera movement, changes in subject distance, and related variables.
  • 2.3Read and analyze work orders and specifications to determine locations of subject material, work procedures, sequences of operations, and machine setups.
  • 2.1Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing.
  • 2.1Set up and perform live shots for broadcast.
  • 2.5Assemble studio sets and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming.
  • 2.5Test, clean, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment, including testing microphones, to ensure proper working condition.
  • 2.4Set up and operate electric news gathering (ENG) microwave vehicles to gather and edit raw footage on location to send to television affiliates for broadcast.
  • 0.5Direct studio productions.
  • 1.2Design graphics for studio productions.
  • 1.5Write new scripts for broadcasts.

20.0% of Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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