Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Research - Cameraman

What a camera man does in the industry?

A camera man also known as a camera operator is an operator that use cinematic techniques to operate a camera. In the film industry a cinematographer uses a movie camera to capture images to film. The position is very similar to the television camera operator but there are some differences. Most notably, the film camera operator often works with other camera staff whereas the television camera operator is normally the only person directly operating the camera. A film camera operator is a very respected postion which requires excellent camera skills and equipment knowledge.

The Film Camera Operator can also be known as:
  • Motion Picture Camera Operator
  • Filmographer 
  • Video Camera Operator
  • Videographer 
Responsibilities:
  • Operate the Camera
  • Operate any additional equipment such as dollies and cranes
  • Select appropriate lenses
  • Frame Shots under the direction of the cinematographer
(Film camera operator)



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