How Would like to Be a Camera Operators !!!!!!

Big screen movies, documentaries, and music videos all tell stories with pictures or images. The images are captured by camera operators using not only cameras but also lenses, lights, and tripods. Camera operators combine technical ability and artistic creativity to create film for television, movies, commercials, documentaries, and music videos.

Camera operators are responsible for setting up camera equipment and shooting scenes according to directors' or producers' directions. They may also be involved in setting up lights to make subjects look brighter or darker, depending on the desired mood. For example, shooting a beach scene in a studio would require the type of lights that gave the effect of a bright, sunny day.

Camera operators working for television news programs work closely with reporters to cover stories. When a story breaks, the camera operator is usually the first person on the scene, making sure that all the visual components of the story are captured accurately and interestingly. If they are filming a crime scene in a building, for instance, camera operators would probably try to capture the area just outside of the building, as well as the room where the crime took place.

Usually, a reporter who is conducting an interview is paired up with a camera operator. The camera operator would be responsible for focusing on each speaker at the right time, and generally keeping the interview visually interesting. Many interviews are broadcast live. Therefore, mistakes cannot be corrected and camera operators must get it right the first time.

Some camera operators are responsible for setting up audio equipment, making sure the reporter's voice will be heard clearly on the tape when it is broadcast. They may also take care of camera maintenance and be responsible for buying film, lenses, or other parts for the camera.

Camera operators meet with producers, actors, directors, and editors on a regular basis. They discuss the shooting schedule, any problems they've had in past shoots, and talk about what they'd like to do better.