Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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camera operator
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
adapt to type of media
lighting techniques
adapt artistic plan to location
photography
work with the director of photography
audiovisual equipment
ensure visual quality of the set
select camera apertures
use technical documentation
cinematography
set up audiovisual peripheral equipment
analyse the scenography
keep up with trends
follow work schedule
study media sources
follow directions of the artistic director
operate a camera
determine visual concepts
set up cameras
work with an artistic team
analyse a script
create moving images
work ergonomically
Optional & specialised skills
plan audiovisual recording
maintain audiovisual equipment
practise camera movements
plan shots
use storyboards
supervise camera crew
transfer uncut audiovisual material to computer
work with motion picture editing team
follow safety procedures when working at heights
manage technical resources stock
assess power needs
work with the lighting crew
attend rehearsals
health and safety regulations
use personal protection equipment
electricity
apply health and safety standards
film production process
ensure cooperation among production, costume department and make-up department
create special effects
file-based workflow
Other matches: director of photography · photographic equipment assembler · sewerage maintenance technician · photography shop manager · consumer electronics repair technician
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.