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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”.
Also Known As…
- Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
- Videographer
- Stagehand
- Production Assistant
- Operations Technician
- Master Control Operator (MCO)
- Broadcast Engineer
- Audio/Visual Manager
- Audio Visual Technician
- Audio Visual Specialist
- Audio Technician
- Video Technician
- Video Production Assistant
- Video Operator
- Video Editor
- Video Control Operator
- Theater Technician
- Television Technician
- Technical Director
- Technical Assistant
- Stage Technician
- Special Effects Specialist
- Special Effects Designer
- Sound Controller
- Sight Effects Specialist
- Radio Producer
- Projector Operator
- Projectionist
- Production Sound Mixer
- Production Manager
- Producer
- Planetarium Technician
- Photojournalist
- Photographer
- Music Sound Light Technician
- Multimedia Production Assistant
- Multimedia Educational Specialist
- Media Technician
- Media Coordinator
- Master Control Engineer
- Lighting Equipment Operator
- Light Technician
- Laserist
- Interactive Video Technician
- Instructional Systems Specialist
- Instructional Media Services Technician
- Event Technician
- Event Specialist
- Event Crew Technician
- Event AV Operator
- Equipment Technician
- Communications Technician
- Communications Equipment Operating Technician
- Classroom Technology Technician
- Broadcast Technician
- Audiovisual Communications Systems Technician
- Audio/Visual Operator
- Audio-Visual Production Specialist
- Audio Video Technician
Tasks for “Videographer”
- Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
- Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
- Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
- Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
- Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.
- Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
- Perform narration of productions or present announcements.
- Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
- Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
- Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
- 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.
- Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
- Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
- Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
- Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.
- Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.
- 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.
- Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.
- 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.
- Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
- Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
- Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
- Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
- Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
- Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
- Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Related Technology & Tools
- Slide projectors
- Digital video disk DVD players
- Digital camcorders
- Personal computers
- Step ladders
- Laser pointers
- Motion picture projectors
- Wired microphones
- Sound boards
- Laptop computers
- Interactive whiteboards
- Digital voltmeters DVM
- Claw hammers
- Audiovisual A/V mixers
- Videoconferencing equipment
- Integrated speaker systems
- Audioconferencing systems
- Digital oscilloscopes
- Portable speaker systems
- Television monitors
- Noise meters
- Microphone mixers
- Desktop computers
- Digital video cameras
- Screwdrivers
- Digital audio recorders
- Power drills
- Assistive amplification systems
- Loudspeaker sets
- Light boards
- Audio presentation systems
- Videotape duplicating equipment
- Liquid crystal display LCD projection systems
- Overhead display projectors
- Soldering irons
- Wireless microphones
- Compact disk CD burners or players
- Cassette players
- Projection screens
- Plasma televisions
- Master control switchers
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Web browser software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Cisco IOS
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Apple iMovie
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Corel Ulead DVD Workshop
- Adobe Systems Adobe AfterEffects
- Microsoft Windows
- Blackboard
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash
- Microsoft Access