|
|
|
|
 |
| |
|
You Are Here: Vermont Department of Labor ELMIOccupation ProfileCamera Operators, Television, Video, and Film |
| |
 |
ELMI Occupation Profile - Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film |
 |
| |
|
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film |
| (O*NET 27-4031.00, SOC 27-4031) |
|
|
|
What they do
|
Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
|
| |
| Also called: |
|
Camera Operator, Cameraman, Master Control Operator (MCO), News Videographer, Production Technician, Studio Camera Operator, Television News Photographer, Videographer
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
Wages
|
|
| Vermont - 2023 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 15.34 |
$31,910 |
| 25% |
$ 16.96 |
$35,280 |
| Median |
$ 19.33 |
$40,210 |
| 75% |
$ 25.57 |
$53,180 |
| 90% |
$ 30.00 |
$62,400 |
|
| Average |
$ 25.20 |
$52,420 |
|
|
| More at CareerOneStop |
|
| | |
Industries of Employment
| United States - 2020 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
| 36% |
- Motion picture and sound recording industries
| 21% |
- Broadcasting (except Internet)
| 20% |
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
| 5% |
- Administrative and support services
| 3% |
| More at BLS |
|
|
| |
Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|
- Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
|
- Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
|
- Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
|
| More at O*NET |
|
|
| |
Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|
- Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|
- Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|
- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
|
- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|
| More at O*NET |
|
|
| |
Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
|
- Artistic
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
|
| What are your interests? Take the O*NET Interest Profiler |
|
|
| |
Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|
- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|
- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|
- Achievement/Effort
Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
|
- Persistence
Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
|
| More at O*NET |
|
|
| |
Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- 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.
|
- 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.
|
- Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions.
|
| More at O*NET |
|
|
| |
| Related Occupations
|
| |
|
|
| Career Video
|
| |
Projected Employment
|
|
| Vermont |
| 2020 employment |
149 |
| 2030 employment |
186 |
Annual percent change
(compounded) |
2.2% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
19 |
| More at Occupational Projections |
|
| | |
Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
|
- Work experience in a related occupation
None
|
- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
|
| Based on BLS Education and Training Classifications |
|
|
| |
Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
|
- Physical activity is Important
|
- Level of activity is Moderate
|
|
|
| Low |  | High |
|
|
|
| Compare Occupations at O*NET |
|
|
| |
Job Zone
| Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
|
| Based on O*Net Job Zones and SVP |
|
|
| |
Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 7% |
| Associate's degree | | 61% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 15% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 18% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
| More at O*NET |
|
|
| |
Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance.
|
- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|
- Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
|
- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|
- Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
|
| More at O*NET |
|
|
| |
Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
|
- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
|
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
|
| More at O*NET |
|
|
| |
Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Determine technical requirements of productions or projects.
|
- Operate still or video cameras or related equipment.
|
- Edit audio or video recordings.
|
- Coordinate activities of production personnel.
|
- Set up still or video cameras or related equipment.
|
| More at O*NET |
|
|
| |
Other Resources
|
- CareerOneStop
resource for job seekers, students, businessess and career professionals
|
- O*NET Online
nation's primary source of occupational information
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
