Camera Operator Resume

Camera operators play a vital role and support the Director of Photography by caring out their instructions. They are responsible for preparing, setting and collecting up the equipment prior to filming including monitors, tripods, cables, lighting, leads and headphones. Camera operator also provides information or suggestion for getting best a scene by shooting. He or she also make planning for shots when filming a luxurious drama scene. They prepared themselves for innovate and experiment with ideas. Camera operator is the first person who use camera's eye piece first time to evaluate the performance, art direction, composition, lightning, camera movement to create the cinematic experience.

They work quickly if there is some important factor. They may take help or instructions from the director or director of photography. They are responsible for taking sole responsibility if there is only one camera operator involved in the filming. This position of camera director requires high level of strength and stamina because it is physically demanding. They do other duties as needed and related to the position of camera director.

Sample Camera Operator Resume

Richard Anderson
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

Objective: Looking for the greatest opportunity to work as camera operator for a reputed company.

Skills:

Excellent sense of visual composition, movement and perspective.
Able to combine creativity with technical skills.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Sensitive when working with crew and artists.
Excellent physical co-ordination and strength.
Able to do other duties as assigned.

Work Experience:

Global Television Network, Stony Point, NY
Camera Operator

Used motion picture cameras and other cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts and advertising.
Responsible for using several types of camera mounts such as stationary, crane mounted and track mounted.
Observe locations and sets to find out problems and determine filming and lightning requirements.
Responsible for composing each shot and applied the technical features of light, film, filters, films and camera settings.
Test, maintain and clean the equipment for getting proper working.
Adjust the positions and maintain the equipment such as cameras, printers and other equipments in order to change exposure, focus and lightning.
Responsible for talking with sound and lightning technicians, electricians and other crew to discuss assignments and to determine desired effects, filming sequences, lighting requirements and camera movements.
Also operate zoom lenses and change images according to rehearsal instructions and plan.
Responsible for other duties as needed.

Education:
B.A. Fine Arts, Concentration, Photography and Film from New York University

References: Available upon request