Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film
Code: 27-4031.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£74,990
Range: £38,520 - £135,180
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Camera Operator
Cameraman
Master Control Operator (MCO)
News Videographer
Production Technician
Studio Camera Operator
Television News Photographer
Videographer
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
- Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.
- Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Video creation and editing software
TikTok
YouTube
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Creative Cloud software
Adobe Illustrator
Analytical or scientific software
Litchi
Pix4D Pix4Dcapture
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Communications
multimedia
telecommunications
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Artistic
People interested in this work like activities that include creating, designing, and making your own rules.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Innovation
Adaptability
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film is £74,990. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £38,520, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £135,180 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film include: TikTok, YouTube, Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe Illustrator, Litchi, Pix4D Pix4Dcapture. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£38,520
Median Annual (Average):
£74,990
90th Percentile (Senior):
£135,180
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