Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) (Occupation Code : 352102)
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Description
Operates consoles to control radio or television broadcast transmitters.Tasks
Discussing with director the types of film and video techniques to be used, as well as focus and distance settings and camera angles.Following directives from Director during filming over headset.
Moving cameras and adjusting controls to follow action scenes being photographed / filmed.
Selecting and setting up relevant equipment and accessories.
Checking lighting has been set up as required.
Viewing scenes through viewfinder, making final adjustments and photographing / filming scenes.
Monitoring equipment during filming operation.
Moving cameras and adjusting controls to follow action scenes being photographed / filmed.
Alternate Occupation Names
Focus Puller (Film)
Videographer
Video Tape Operator
Learning Pathways
Learnership 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Further Education and Training Certificate (NQF 2,3 & 4)
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Further Education and Training Certificate: Film, Television and Video Production Operations Level 4
A learnership is a structured learning programme, consisting of theoretical and practical components, that leads to a qualification. In order to enter a learnership you need an employer.
Further Education and Training Certificate 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Further Education and Training Certificate (NQF 2,3 & 4)
Step 2 : General Qualification
Certificate 3
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Certificate Admission
To enter into this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum admission requirements into higher certificate or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Diploma 4
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Diploma Admission
Admission into a Diploma requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a diploma or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.