Camera Operator
Consider a job as a camera operator
Nothing is more exciting than being a part of the filmmaking process, being able to see the stars and the sets of the film, and who better to see it all than a camera operator. Camera operators can find work in just about any sector of the entertainment industry, from movies to television to music videos to live events.
Camera Operator Jobs
Camera operator jobs require that you be able to frame a shot through the lens of your camera as directed by the director. You will need to be a good communicator who acts quickly to make sure that the shot is taken perfectly every time.
It doesn’t necessarily take special training to become a camera operator. Although there are programs offered at many vocational colleges, video camera operators often learn through on-the-job experience. Formal training may help you to get your foot in the door, but anyone with some experience in camera operation, such as with independent filmmaking, will no doubt find easy work as a camera operator.
A typical camera operator can expect to earn around 30,000 dollars a year in most markets, with experienced camera crew members making much, much more than that.
Television Camera Operators
Camera operator jobs are plentiful in the television industry, with news crews needing a video camera operator in virtually every city in any state in the country. Television camera operators are also in high demand in Burbank, California, New York City, and anywhere a live television broadcast is transmitted to viewers – in other words, anywhere at all.
A video camera operator is often on the scene as news is breaking, getting important footage that not only informs the public, but may also be used in criminal or civil trials as well. The video camera operator is a vital part of on-the-spot and location news filming. This type of camera operator job may take you to the furthest corners of the world to film reporters and news on location in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. If you love travel, then becoming a video camera operator for TV news may be the job for you.
The television camera operator is an important part of the news, broadcasting live local, national and international news for the viewing audience. But the camera operator is also in demand for studio programs such as sit-coms, dramas and reality TV shows. These jobs lack some of the pressure and excitement of live TV, as the shots can be planned out in advance. On the other hand, the predictable location and ongoing relationships with coworkers in the cast and crew may better suit your lifestyle.
