Also called: Trailer Capture Artist, Gameplay Capture Specialist
Records beautiful gameplay footage for game trailers and marketing, playing the game like a camera operator.
A capture artist uses special debug tools to fly a camera through a game level and records the same moment 30 times to get the perfect shot for a trailer.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's in film, game design or animation, plus strong gaming and camera skills, then capture work for trailers at a studio or agency.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Film Production, Game Design.
Growing about average. Niche.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI video and camera tools automate some trailer footage; artful capture for key trailers stays human.
Classes: Film/video production CTE, Photography, Art, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4031.
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