Key Competencies * Attention to Detail * Dependability * Cooperation * Achievement/Effort * Persistence * Stress Tolerance * Adaptability/Flexibility * Initiative * Integrity * Independence
Representative Tasks * Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures. * Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors. * Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.
Industry
Job Family Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
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