Also called: Video Playback Operator
Sets up the monitors on set so the director and crew can watch and replay takes instantly.
The video assist operator runs cables and wireless feeds from every camera to 'video village', records each take, and plays back footage on request. When the director says 'show me take 3', they have it ready in seconds.
Approximate; union rates are much higher than non-union.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Technical training or on-the-job learning; IATSE Local 695 covers it in LA.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Film Production, Audio/Video Technology (2-year).
Growing about average. Tied to production levels.
Medium risk for 10 years. Wireless video and auto-recording reduce setup work; managing feeds and playback for the director stays partly human.
Classes: Film/video production CTE, Computer science, Electronics, Broadcast journalism.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4011.
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