Also called: Computer Playback Operator, On-Set Graphics Playback
Makes phone screens, TVs, and computer monitors on set display the right content during scenes.
A playback engineer programs fake text conversations, news broadcasts, and computer screens so they appear on set exactly when an actor taps a phone or looks at a monitor. This saves expensive visual effects later.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Tech skills; learned on the job.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Film Production, Computer Science.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI and game-engine tools make screen content faster; syncing live screens to actors and cameras on set stays hands-on.
Classes: Computer science, Graphic design, Electronics, Film/video production CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4099.
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