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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 “Special Effects Designer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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