- Camera operator
A camera operator is a person that operates a film or
video camera for the purpose of recording motion tofilm ,video , or acomputer storage medium. Camera operators serving in an official capacity in the process offilmmaking may be known variously as a camera operator, cameraman, television camera operator, video camera operator, or videographer, depending on the context and technology involved.The operator is responsible for physically operating the camera and maintaining composition throughout a given scene or shot. In narrative filmmaking, the camera operator will collaborate with the director, director of photography,
actor s andcrew to make technical and creative decisions. In this setting, a camera operator is part of acamera crew consisting of the director of photography and one or more camera assistants. In documentary filmmaking and news, the camera operator is often called on to film unfolding, unscripted events. The operator may or may not be working in collaboration with a director or producer.Important camera operator skills include choreographing and framing shots, knowledge of and the ability to select appropriate
photographic lens es, and other equipment (dollies,camera crane s, etc.) to portraydrama tic scenes. The principles of dramatic story telling and film editing fundamentals are important skills as well. The camera operator is required to communicate clearly and concisely on film sets where time and budget constraints are ever present.
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