352101 - Television camera operator

Installs and uses digital cameras for filming television shows. Cooperates with video and show director, show creator or private client. Consults actors, video and broadcast directors and other camera operators on how to film scenes.

Main activities

dissects the script, analyzes the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of the script, conducts relevant research; 
creates and prepares moving two-dimensional and three-dimensional images and animation; 
follows the director's instructions and understands his creative vision; 
inspects and corrects sets and props, ensures optimal visual quality, takes into account time constraints, budget and manpower; 
adapts to different media types (television, film, commercials) and adapts work to media type and genre, production scale and budget.

Characteristic competences

analyze the scenario; create moving images; follow the director's creative instructions; to ensure the quality of the visual resolution of the decorations; match the media type.