I work directly with clients, taking their video projects from inception all the way through to final delivery. I love nothing more than working with a client to come up with a really strong idea for a video, and being able to work through every stage of the project until it is realised. This can include conceptualizing and planning, scripting, story-boarding, crewing and shoot planning, filming, editing, colour grading, delivery and project management. I work hard to stay on top of all of my chosen fields; perfecting lighting, nailing compositions and capturing that one moment that says it all.
A camera operator records the visual images that make up movies, television shows, news broadcasts , music videos and televised news and sporting events. If you were to visit the set of a movie or television show, you would see the "cameraman" filming the action. He or she may also film live events like concerts and sports. When a news reporter broadcasts from a remote location or from a television studio, the camera operator records it for the audience at home to watch either live or at some later time. There were about 21, camera operators employed in Most camera operators work full-time, but those who film motion pictures may have periods of unemployment between projects. There may also be times when overtime work is required to meet deadlines.
Being a cameraman is exciting, but it does have its moments of tedium. It's a unique career choice for someone who is physical, focused and likes to be around action. Camera operators use digital equipment to capture live action for different forms of broadcasting. Having a background in photography or engineering is handy. College degrees are also helpful but not always required.
We regularly get enthusiastic divers and nature lovers of all ages contacting us to ask for tips or advice on how to build a career in underwater filming. About the only thing most successful underwater cameramen have in common is that they have worked extremely hard, over a long period of time, to get to the stage where they can earn a living from this line of work. Unless you are a trust-fund-baby or you live somewhere you can shore dive you are probably going to need to work for those dives. Take a weekend job with your local dive store, join your university dive club or better yet go traveling for a year and work as a DM in great locations around the world. As a side note, no potential employer will be impressed if those dives were racked up hungover in Koh Tao teaching backpackers their open water course.