A Film Cameraman is an expert camera operator who employs a variety of film techniques using digital, electronic, and film cameras. A Film Cameraman is chiefly guided by a director or director of photography who expects them to interpret his instructions with the intent of making a movie or capturing still photos.
Tasks of a Film Cameraman
- The Film Cameraman assembles camera equipment, which include tripods, monitors, lighting, cables, headphones
- The Film Cameraman provides insights and advices on how to best capture a shot or make a shot work for the benefit of the audience
- The Film Cameraman should be creative, innovative, experimental, and has the ability to plan shots down to the second
- The Film Cameraman rehearses and choreographs scenes before the actual shoot
- The Film Cameraman study film scripts to effectively plan for the shots to be taken
- The Film Cameraman fixes or solves technical or practical problems that arises during shoot
- The Film Cameraman should have a good timing in capturing important actions, movements or scenes
- The Film Cameraman practices camera moves required for pre-arranged shots
- The Film Cameraman is responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment
- The Film Cameraman drives crew, actors and equipment to and from shooting locations
- The Film Cameraman is always conscious of the health and safety issues