HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical path is to finish secondary school and build strong skills in photography, media production, and using cameras and editing equipment. Many people then gain hands-on experience through school media projects, volunteer work, internships, community TV, or entry-level work with production teams, news crews, or event crews. Some employers may prefer postsecondary study in film, broadcasting, media arts, or a related field, while others may focus more on practical experience and a strong portfolio. Early experience with teamwork, set etiquette, and basic equipment care is often helpful.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy 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.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Electronic equipment Art/EntertainmentTechnology