Also called: Technocrane Operator, Crane Grip, Remote Head Technician
Sets up and operates telescoping camera cranes and remote camera heads for sweeping film shots.
A crane technician assembles a 50-foot Technocrane, balances the camera, and swings it smoothly over a crowd while the operator controls the remote head.
Approximate; specialty union rates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Learned on the job as a grip, plus manufacturer training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Film Production.
Growing about average. Steady in big productions.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Remote heads are getting smarter, but rigging, balancing and safely operating heavy cranes on set stays skilled hands-on work.
Classes: Shop or engineering class, Physics, Electronics, Theater tech crew.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4031.
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