From video technician to performance video operator
16 of the 32 essential skills of a performance video operator are already essential for a video technician — about 50% 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.
- 16
- skills carry over
- 16
- would be new
- 50%
- 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
16 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- adjust projector
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- keep up with trends
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up projection equipment
- understand artistic concepts
- 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
16 skillsEssential for a performance video operator and not for a video technician. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- adapt artistic plan to location
- attend rehearsals
- communicate during show
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- draw up artistic production
- edit digital moving images
- interpret artistic intentions
- intervene with actions on stage
- organise resources for artistic production
- perform quality control of design during a run
- plan audiovisual recording
- run a media server
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- use communication equipment
Other moves from video technician
2 roles- stage technician18 skills in common
- intelligent lighting engineer15 skills in common
← video technicianperformance video operator →The other way round
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