How to Become a Camera Operator?

Are you thinking of becoming a Camera Operator or already started your career and planning the next step? Learn how to become a Camera Operator, what skills you need to succeed, how to advance your career and get promoted, and what levels of pay to expect at each step on your career path. Explore new Camera Operator job openings and options for career transitions into related roles.

Camera Operator Career Path

Film Crew Member

Alias: Freelance Film Crew Member, Assistant Film Crew Member
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2 - 4Years of Experience
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Senior Film Crew Member

Alias: Film Crew Member III
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2 - 4Years of Experience
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Associate Director of Film

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No Years of Experience Reports
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Salary Trajectory

Camera Operator Career Path

Film Crew Member Intern
Film Crew Member
Senior Film Crew Member
Film Crew Member Manager
Associate Director of Film
Director of Film
Vice President of Media
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US$10K
US$20K
US$30K
US$50K

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Important Skill Sets for the Camera Operator Career Path

Editing
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects

Related careers in the Arts & Design Industry

Interested in other Arts & Design careers? Below are occupations that have high affinity with Camera Operator skills. Discover some of the most common Camera Operator career transitions, along with skills overlap.

Editor
13% skills overlap
26% transitioned to Editor