CAMERA PERSON
Camera Operator is a senior role within camera departments,
but precise responsibilities vary greatly depending on the type of production.
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• They operate one of
several cameras capturing images at the same time (multi-camera shoots), which
involves receiving camera directions (usually over a headset) from the
Director, who is based in a ‘gallery’ (production area) away from the location
or set.
• These directions
will be about where to position the camera, and how to frame shots and move the
camera during the recording.
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• Camera Operators must be able to translate these instructions
into carefully framed and composed shots.
