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name, description
| name | description |
|---|---|
| video-technician | 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. |
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
- Monitor and log transmitter readings.
- Play and record broadcast programs, using automation systems.
- Set up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
- Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems, and perform maintenance or minor repairs, using hand tools.
- Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
- Control audio equipment to regulate volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
- Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
- 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.mdfor the occupation profile and scope. - Consult
references/tasks.mdfor the full task and activity inventory. - Check
references/skills.mdfor essential vs. optional competences. - Check
references/tools.mdfor 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
Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a59feab2-9bc9-4b25-97cf-995998164502), ONET 30.3 (27-4012.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*