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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.
$46,321 / year median in Pennsylvania
-11% projected decline
Job Description
-Operate camera for main stage speeches and panels
- Maintain clean, steady framing throughout sessions
- Follow direction for shot selection and coverage priorities
- Coordinate with other ops for full multicam coverage
- Capture usable footage for full-session edits and social cuts
- Adjust quickly to speaker movement and panel dynamics
- Maintain consistent exposure, focus, and composition
- Assist with setup/strike as needed
- Experience with BlackMagic Cameras
- Experience talking directives from a show caller/TD