Camera Operator Resume
A camera operator captures images and motion of people in a camera for TV and film industry. He or she plays a vital role in the making of TV shows, music videos, documentaries, and motion pictures. The person works under the direction of cinematographer and executes his or her duties accordingly. The jobholder may have to scout for shooting locations and plan the best possible way to capture scenery and movements of actors. Some camera operators also work in broadcast studio and capture the subjects from one fixed location. The program may be live or telecast later on TV.
Camera Operator Resume Template
Michael C. Maiorano
253 Preston Street
Buckeye, AZ 85326
Phone: 623-327-6905
Email: mcmaiorano@anymail.com
Career Objective:
Experienced and qualified professional in filming motion picture and documentation in camera is looking for a Camera Operator position with a reputed TV Company.
Summary of Skills:
- Strong knowledge of latest cameras and accessories
- Experienced in capturing images in daylight and during night
- Strong knowledge of lighting equipment and their setting
- Ability to read and interpret script and film actors and background accordingly
- Skilled in scouting for location as per scripts' demand and assisting cinematographers
- Ability to coordinate with directors, producers, script writers, and actors
Work Experience:
Camera Operator
Lotus Films, Buckeye, AZ
October 2015 - Present
- Reading scripts and planning filming accordingly
- Setting up camera and lightning equipment to capture the best possible pictures
- Operating multiple cameras from all angles for live broadcast and later telecast
- Using photo editing software and editing still images
- Discussing filming and editing techniques with senior camera men
- Selecting right mode and camera according to the lighting condition
Camera Operator
Global TV Network, Buckeye, AZ
February 2012 - September 2015
- Used motion picture cameras and other cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts and advertising
- Used several types of camera mounts such as stationary, crane mounted and track mounted.
- Observed locations and sets and determined filming and lightning requirements
- Composed each shot and applied the technical features of light, film, filters, films and camera settings
- Tested, maintained and cleaned the camera and lighting equipment for getting proper working
- Adjusted the position and maintained the equipment such as cameras, printers and other equipments in order to change exposure, focus and lightning
Education:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Photography
ABC University, Buckeye, AZ
2011
Reference:
On request.
