Camera operator, Ringa hopuata
Also known as
- Camera operator, cinematographer, director of photography, first assistant, second assistant, focus puller, digital imaging technician
Camera operators use digital or film cameras to record images, events and scenes for television, video and film productions.
2:12 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$57K to $108K
Most common
$141K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Camera operators
- usually work irregular and long hours and may be on call
- usually work in different places, and may travel locally and nationally
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- need to be practical, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- 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.
- Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions.
- Inspect sets or exhibits.
- Select materials or props.
- Review details of technical drawings or specifications.
- Operate communications, transmissions, or broadcasting equipment.
You usually need experience to become a camera operator and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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