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Job Description

Set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 27-4011.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 47,450.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 22.00
Currently, there are 69,670 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Audio and Video Equipment Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Photographer”

Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.

Related Technology & Tools

Wireless microphones
Audiovisual A/V mixers
Plasma televisions
Digital video disk DVD players
Compact disk CD burners or players
Screwdrivers
Overhead display projectors
Loudspeaker sets
Step ladders
Slide projectors
Master control switchers
Digital oscilloscopes
Cassette players
Digital video cameras
Portable speaker systems
Motion picture projectors
Videotape duplicating equipment
Integrated speaker systems
Digital audio recorders
Wired microphones
Claw hammers
Audioconferencing systems
Power drills
Desktop computers
Laser pointers
Digital camcorders
Laptop computers
Soldering irons
Liquid crystal display LCD projection systems
Noise meters
Audio presentation systems
Microphone mixers
Digital voltmeters DVM
Television monitors
Personal computers
Projection screens
Interactive whiteboards
Videoconferencing equipment
Light boards
Sound boards
Assistive amplification systems

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