boom operator
Boom operators set up and operate the boom microphone, either by hand, on an arm or on a moving platform. They make sure that every microphone is correctly stationed on set and in the best position to capture the dialogues. Boom operators are also responsible for the microphones on the actors clothing.
Also called: shotgun operator, TV boom operator, shotgun microphone operator, film boom operator, production sound mixer assistant, sound equipment technician, boom holder
- 15
- essential skills
- 12
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- camera operator8 skills in common
- recording studio technician6 skills in common
- director of photography5 skills in common
- sound artist5 skills in common
- sound designer5 skills in common
- stand-in5 skills in common
- video and motion picture director5 skills in common
- voice-over artist5 skills in common
Essential skills
15- acoustics
- adapt to type of media
- analyse a script
- audiovisual equipment
- consult with sound editor
- follow directions of the artistic director
- follow work schedule
- manage sound quality
- perform soundchecks
- program sound cues
- set up sound equipment
- study media sources
- use audio reproduction software
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
Optional skills
12- adapt artistic plan to location
- apply health and safety standards
- assess power needs
- assess sound quality
- edit recorded sound
- electricity
- health and safety regulations
- maintain sound equipment
- operate an audio mixing console
- supervise sound production
- technically design a sound system
- tune up wireless audio systems
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