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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 “Sight Effects Specialist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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