Camera operator (studio)

Studio camera operators capture footage in television studios, framing and following shots during production. The work involves operating studio cameras, following the director's instructions, framing and adjusting shots, and capturing smooth, well-composed footage during live or recorded broadcasts.

They work for broadcasters and studios. The role suits attentive, coordinated people with a good visual eye who can operate cameras smoothly, respond instantly to direction, frame shots well under live conditions, and combine technical camera skill with the focus and teamwork that studio production requires shot after shot.