Need a freelance video camera operator in Australia? Hire an experienced, hard working and reliable Spectrum TV crew.

Spectrum TV can provide you with a freelance video camera operator in Australia for your next video shoot. Whether it be Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart or anywhere in between we can find a crew for you. Just give us a call.

Everybody knows a good tv crew makes for a great video shoot. With a background in broadcast television production, our freelance video camera operators are some of the best in the business.

A television camera operator works with digital, electronic and film cameras and produces required shots by combining the use of complex technology with creative visual skills.

They usually work under a director or director of photography and may be supported by a camera assistant.

A camera operator may specialise in working in any or all of the following areas:

  • Studio – where the camera operator usually follows a camera script, which gives the order of shots. This is practised at rehearsal and is cued by the director during recording. The skill lies in interpreting what the director wants and acting quickly and effectively to achieve it;
  • Outside broadcast (OB) – working as part of a team of camera operators filming live events, such as sporting and ceremonial occasions and music performances;
  • On location – where there is likely to be more opportunity for creativity through suggesting shots to the director.

Responsibilities of a Spectrum TV crew – freelance video camera operator

Work activities vary greatly depending on the type of programme, for example studio or outside broadcast programmes, television dramas, commercials, documentaries or news, and whether the camera operator is using one of several cameras, or a portable single camera (PSB).

Generally tasks can include:

  • assembling, preparing and setting up equipment prior to filming, which may include tripods, monitors, lighting, cables and leads and headphones;
  • offering advice on how best to shoot a scene and explaining the visual impact created by particular shots;
  • planning shots for example when filming an expensive drama scene, such as an explosion, there may be only one chance to get things right, so shots need to be meticulously planned beforehand;
  • practising the camera moves required for pre-arranged shots;
  • studying scripts;
  • finding solutions to technical or other practical problems (for an outside broadcast, for example, the natural light conditions need to be taken into account when setting up shots);
  • being prepared to innovate and experiment with ideas;
  • working quickly, especially as timing is such an important factor;
  • taking sole responsibility in situations where only one camera operator is involved in the filming;
  • keeping up to date with filming methods and equipment;
  • repairing and maintaining equipment;
  • demonstrating a good awareness of health and safety issues;
  • driving crew, actors and equipment to and from locations.

Part of the role involves interacting and maintaining good working relationships with other members of the crew and cast, including the:

  • director;
  • producer;
  • sound recordists;
  • lighting technicians;
  • actors;
  • presenters;
  • interviewees

Contact us via email harry@spectrumtv.com.au or call +61 0439 443 175 to book your Spectrum TV video camera crew today.