Also called: DIT, Data Wrangler
Manages the camera's digital footage on set, checking image quality, color, and making sure nothing is ever lost.
A DIT sits at a cart full of monitors and hard drives, copying every camera card, double-checking backups, and setting a preview color look. If a camera setting is off, they catch it before it ruins a day's work.
Approximate, based on union rates and typical weeks worked.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Film/tech background plus camera-department experience; ICG Local 600 classification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Film Production, Information Technology, Photography.
Growing about average. Grows with digital production; no separate BLS figure.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI automates footage backups, checks and on-set color; understanding camera systems and solving problems under pressure stays human.
Classes: Computer science, Photography, Film/video production CTE, Art (color theory).
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4031.
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