52110
Canada Limited
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.
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Salary Information
National wage data for this occupation
Entry-level
CA$19.00
/hr
Typical
CA$36.35
/hr
Experienced
CA$55.00
/hr
Average: CA$36.37/hr
79.6% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Examples
Illustrative Examples
- 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
All Examples
- assistant camera operator
- camera operator
- dance videographer
- electronic field production (EFP) camera operator
- electronic news gathering (ENG) camera operator
- film camera operator
- film cameraman/woman
- motion picture camera operator
- news camera operator
- senior motion picture camera operator
- studio camera operator
- television camera operator
- television news camera operator
- video camera operator
- videographer
Main Duties
Main Duties
- This group performs 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.
Requirements
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.