From automated fly bar operator to performance video operator
27 of the 32 essential skills of a performance video operator are already essential for a automated fly bar operator — about 84% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 27
- skills carry over
- 5
- would be new
- 84%
- of the target job covered
- 32
- essential skills of a performance video operator
What a performance video operator does
Performance video operators control the (projected) images of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the designers, operators and performers. Performance video operators prepare media fragments, supervise the setup, steer the technical crew, program the equipment and operate the video system. Their work is based on plans, instructions and other documentation.
What carries over
27 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- attend rehearsals
- communicate during show
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- draw up artistic production
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- interpret artistic intentions
- intervene with actions on stage
- keep up with trends
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform quality control of design during a run
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use communication equipment
- use personal protection equipment
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
5 skillsEssential for a performance video operator and not for a automated fly bar operator. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from automated fly bar operator
2 roles- stage machinist31 skills in common
- light board operator27 skills in common
← automated fly bar operatorperformance video operator →The other way round
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