O*NET-SOC 27-4031.00

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2019
Coordination2.B.1.b3.2508/2019
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.2508/2019
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.2508/2019
Speaking2.A.1.d3.2508/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1208/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Far Vision1.A.4.a.23.7508/2019
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7508/2019
Visualization1.A.1.f.23.7508/2019
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.6208/2019
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.6208/2019
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.508/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.Core5708/2019
Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.Core5608/2019
Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.Core5608/2019
Confer with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements.Core5608/2019
Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions.Core5708/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Artistic5.2511/2023
Realistic4.7711/2023
Conventional3.511/2023
Enterprising2.3411/2023
Investigative1.9711/2023
Social1.8411/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.