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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 Specialist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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