You like film. You enjoy seeing your creations on screen. You know that quality film means more than just good actors and brilliant ideas, it means grasping the big picture capturing a snapshot of true reality. You like getting deep into filming, applying creative tactics and staging elements until you get the perfect product. Without you, our world would be dark. You like that.

Camera operators are recorders and creators for all things TV, video and motion picture related. Camera operators film a wide range of subjects. They use different types of cameras, including movie, TV, and video cameras.

Professional and Technical
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Moderate term on-the-job training
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Film, video, and photographic arts or Radio and television broadcasting technology
Associate

Where You Can Go

Art Institute of Portland: Website
George Fox University: Website
Mt. Hood Community College: Website
Work site training is typically required. Talk to potential employers about the specifics for each position.:

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