Camera Operator Sample Resume
Christopher Jackson
1234 Post Oak Drive
West Lafayette, IN 64000
Home: 404-555-5555
Cell: 404-555-5556
Email: Christopher Jackson@frontfocus.com
Objective: Seeking to obtain a position as Camera Operator inside a highly rated television company where I can directly contribute to the presentation of news and entertainment, perfecting my skills and learning new abilities in order to reach the top of my profession. Qualification Summary: Extensive knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, and drama. Strong ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules. Able to use either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes and to generate and adapt equipment and technology to serve user needs. Attention to details, very patient and dedicated individual with strong organization skills. Able to work in a team as well as on my own. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media Production
The Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
June 2003
Associate of Arts
The University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
June 1999 Work Experience: Camera Operator,
Phoenix CBS,
Phoenix, Arizona
June 2003? present
Responsibilities included: adjusting positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment in order to change focus, exposure, and lighting. Gathering and editing raw footage on location to send to television affiliates for broadcast, using electronic news-gathering or film-production equipment. Confering with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements. Observing sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements. Instructing camera operators regarding camera setups, angles, distances, movement, and variables and cues for starting and stopping filming. Selecting and assembling cameras, accessories, equipment, and film stock to be used during filming, using knowledge of filming techniques, requirements, and computations. Labeling and recording contents of exposed film, and noting details on report forms. Camera Operator,
Atlanta CBS, Atlanta
May 1999? May 2003
Responsibilities included: reading charts and computing ratios to determine variables such as lighting, shutter angles, filter factors, and camera distances. Setting up cameras, optical printers, and related equipment to produce photographs and special effects. Viewing films to resolve problems of exposure control, subject and camera movement, changes in subject distance, and related variables. Reloading camera magazines with fresh raw film stock. Reading and analyzing work orders and specifications to determine locations of subject material, work procedures, sequences of operations, and machine setups. Operating television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures. Composing and framing each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings in order to achieve the effects sought by directors. Operating zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions. Using cameras in any of several different camera mounts such as stationary, track-mounted, or crane-mounted. References: Available upon request
