Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Television network and/or station
• Motion picture production company
• Various locations
• Video production company

Level of expertise

• Director of photography - film

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine filming sequence and camera movements
• Determine picture composition
• Operate video recording equipment
• Operate specialized camera
• Adjust focus, exposure, lighting and other camera settings
• Complete reports
• Label and record contents of exposed film
• Select and set up camera equipment to be used and attach lens, filters and film magazine to camera
• Test, maintain and store equipment

Experience and specialization

Film or video production experience

• Documentary and features
• Electronic field production
• Music videos
• Television programming
• Soap operas
• Made-for-TV movies
• Advertisements
• Motion picture and film industry

Training specialization (creative and performing arts)

• Cinematography
• Film arts
• Videography

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Sound discrimination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available