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Film and Video Camera Operators  (NOC 5222)
Southeast Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Film and video camera operators operate motion picture and video cameras and related equipment to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts. They are employed by television networks and stations, motion picture and video production companies and in-house communications facilities of large corporations.

assistant camera operator, camera operator, electronic news gathering (ENG) camera operator, film camera operator, motion picture camera operator, studio camera operator, television camera operator, video camera operator.

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Film and video camera operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Meet with director and senior members of camera crew to discuss assignment and determine filming sequences, camera movements and picture composition
  • Select and set up camera equipment to be used, and attach lens, filters and film magazine to camera
  • Adjust focus, exposure, lighting and other camera settings
  • Operate film or video camera to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts
  • Label and record contents of exposed film, and complete report sheets
  • Test, maintain and store equipment.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Steinbach, Beausejour, Lac du Bonnet, Niverville, Ste. Anne, Oakbank, St. Adolphe

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Outlook & Prospects for Film and Video Camera Operators in Southeast Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Film and Video Camera Operators in Southeast Region as well as in the rest of the Manitoba.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Southeast Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Labour Market News

Week of Mar 11 – Mar 15, 2013

Week of Feb 04 – Feb 08, 2013

  • On February 23, 2013 Extra Foods in Steinbach will close its doors permanently and 35 people will be laid off
  • On January 25, 2013 a new Walmart Supercentre opened in Steinbach with 176 employees

Week of Nov 19 – Nov 23, 2012

Week of Oct 01 – Oct 05, 2012

  • Phoenix Modular Housing is building a new modular housing plant in Alexander, which will create 45 new jobs by next summer. The company was newly created with a goal to improve the quality of First Nations housing.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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