Job Details
Title - Videographer
Location - Arlington, VA
Duration - 1 week (March 17th through March 22nd)
Pay Rate - $40/hr
Description and Qualifications -
- Capable of standing for extended periods of time while operating Camera
- Working knowledge of live studio operations, including setup and breakdown of set pieces, camera equipment and video patching
- Operational knowledge of camera and lens systems
- Able to zoom, pan, tilt, focus, ped, dolly and track shots while maintaining focus and framing
- Understanding of the needs of the viewer and ability to imagine the visual flow of the broadcast
- Knowledgeable and versatile in photographic equipment, as well as lighting, composition, and movement
- Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operation of telecommunications systems
- In-depth knowledge of stationery and portable video cameras
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, holidays, and weekends
- Test, clean and maintain broadcast equipment
- Follow a shot list, while choosing the angles and distances
- Show dialog and match the shots to the action
- Come up with solutions in pre-production and on the fly during a show
- Move, lift, push and position equipment, cables and material of various shapes, sizes and weights including maneuvering tripods, pedestals, and set pieces
- Bachelor's Degree in film, production or related field preferred
- 2-3 years of experience working in a live television or media production environment with proficiency in Pedestal and Robotic Camera systems
- At least 1 year of experience operating Pedestal, Robotic, Jib and Handheld Cameras