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name: video-technician
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'video technician' (also: audio-video technician, audio/visual technician, audio-visual specialist, graphics/video technician, audio video specialist, image technician). Use when the user asks for typical video technician work such as: Monitor and log transmitter readings.; Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.; Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks."
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# Video Technician

Video technicians set up, prepare, check and maintain equipment in order to provide optimal projected image quality for a live performance. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and operate video equipment and instruments.

## Core workflow

1. Monitor and log transmitter readings.
2. Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.
3. Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
4. Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.
5. Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
6. Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
7. Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
8. Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.

## How to use this skill

- Read `references/profile.md` for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult `references/tasks.md` for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check `references/skills.md` for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check `references/tools.md` for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- adapt to artists' creative demands
- adjust projector
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- install image equipment
- keep up with trends
- maintain audiovisual equipment
- pack electronic equipment
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- run a projection
- set up cameras
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up projection equipment
- store performance equipment
- understand artistic concepts

## Hot technologies

- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office software
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- UNIX
- Microsoft PowerPoint

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a59feab2-9bc9-4b25-97cf-995998164502), O*NET 30.3 (27-4012.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
