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Camera Operator
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What they do
A Pre-Press Technician operates machinery or equipment used in the first stage of a printing process; makes adjustments to layout, color, images, and text before a document is sent to the press.
$50,471 / year median in California
-10% projected decline
Job Description
This is a hybrid Camera Operator / 1st AC position. During select scenes requiring two-camera coverage, you will operate B-Camera. When shooting single-camera setups, you will serve as First AC, pulling focus, assisting the DP with camera operations, and helping maintain an efficient workflow throughout production.
The ideal candidate should:
- Own a RED camera package (RED Komodo 6K preferred)
- Have experience operating RED digital cinema cameras
- Be comfortable pulling focus when needed
- Work well in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Have narrative filmmaking experience