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Occupational Report for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture (27-4031) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to photograph images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Employment Outlook for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture There are 3 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 3 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Motion Control Operator 6/26/10 Hillsboro
Camera Assistant 6/26/10 Hillsboro
TV Production Assistant 8/24/10 Eugene DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Motion Control Operator 6/25/10 Hillsboro Laika, Inc.
State of Oregon License Information for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $9.71 $16.31 $22.40 $27.80 $32.39 $22.67 $47,149
Multnomah / Washington 19.31 21.66 25.60 29.21 34.03 26.62 55,361
Lane 11.68 13.79 17.22 20.19 23.61 17.13 35,630
Jackson / Josephine 8.62 8.93 9.45 10.06 14.88 10.87 22,600
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Regional Employment Projections for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 247 258 11 4.5% 1 6 7
Multnomah / Washington 95 97 2 2.1% 0 2 3
Jackson / Josephine 32 34 2 6.2% 0 1 1
Clackamas 29 31 2 6.9% 0 1 1
Lane 21 21 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 9 11 2 22.2% 0 0 0
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 9 9 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 247
Total, All Industries Private 237
Information Private 208
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Private 115
Motion Picture and Video Industries Private 115
Broadcasting (except Internet) Private 93
Radio and Television Broadcasting Private 91
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 11
Educational Requirements for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
  • Achieve Special Camera Effects
  • Apply Creativity To Image
  • Apply Film Production Techniques
  • Apply Microphone Techniques
  • Apply Special Visual And Audio Effects
  • Apply Stage Craft
  • Calibrate Electronic Instruments
  • Create Art From Ideas
  • Interpret And Analyze Scripts
  • Maintain Photographic Equipment
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Meet Deadlines
  • Operate Audio Equipment
  • Operate Cameras
  • Operate Motion Picture Cameras
  • Operate Remote Broadcast Equipment
  • Operate Sound-Reproducing Equipment
  • Operate Special Visual Effects Equipment
  • Operate Video Cameras
  • Perceive Color, Balance And Proportion
  • Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Geometry
  • Utilize Lighting Characteristics In Photographic Work
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
Spun Academy Inc.
824 SW 18th Avenue, Suite B
Portland, OR 97025-1601
Phone: (503) 533-7007
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Audio And Video Equipment Technicians 35%
Film And Video Editors 31%