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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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