Film and video camera operators – NOC : 5222

Unit Group

5222 Film and video camera operators

Film and video camera operators operate motion picture and video cameras and related equipment to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts. They are employed by television networks and stations, motion picture and video production companies and in-house communications facilities of large corporations.

Example Titles

assistant camera operator

camera operator

electronic news gathering (ENG) camera operator

film camera operator

motion picture camera operator

studio camera operator

television camera operator

video camera operator

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Main duties

Film and video camera operators perform some or all of the following duties:

Meet with director and senior members of camera crew to discuss assignment and determine filming sequences, camera movements and picture composition
Select and set up camera equipment to be used and attach lens, filters and film magazine to camera
Adjust focus, exposure, lighting and other camera settings
Operate film or video camera to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts
Label and record contents of exposed film, and complete report sheets
Test, maintain and store equipment.

Employment requirements

Completion of a college or technical program in broadcasting, audio-visual technology or a related field
and
Experience as an assistant camera operator are usually required.
Creative and technical ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work and experience, may be required.

Additional information

Progression to supervisory or director of photography positions is possible with additional training and experience.

Classified elsewhere

Audio and video recording technicians (5225)
AV (audiovisual) assistants (in 5227 Support occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts )
Filmmakers and directors of photography (in 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations )
Photographers (5221)
Video artists (in 5136 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists )
Video transmission operators (in 5224 Broadcast technicians )