Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film

Also Called: Camera Operator, Television News Photographer, Videographer

Associate's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$34,420

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film do

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

  • Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
  • Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.
  • Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Information Technology • Visual Communications

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Electronic Mail
  • Contact With Others
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Tools

  • Digital camcorders or video cameras
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • Radio frequency transmitters or receivers
  • Video monitors
  • Signal generators

Technology

Video creation and editing software
Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
YouTube
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Communications
multimedia
telecommunications

Education

  • 61% Associate's degree
  • 18% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 15% Some college, no degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Prepress Technicians & Workers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Audiovisual Equipment Installers & Repairers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film Currently Selected

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Audio & Video Technicians

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Art, Drama, & Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Adirondack Community College

    Queensbury, NY

  • AIB College of Business

    Des Moines, IA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Persistence
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Ideas and Logic
  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Attention

This is what Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film across the country typically make.

$16.55 / hour
$34,420 /year

Entry Level

$29.71 / hour
$61,800 /year

Median Level

$58.05 / hour
$120,740 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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