My job role for this module (when making the video) is camera operator, this means that I am the one who physically films the shots of the film under direction from the DOP (director of photography) or in this case, due to the small crew size, the Director. As a result of this brief, I decided to look into what makes a good camera operator, in doing this research I found a list of 12 qualities every camera operator should have, these are as follows
(according to https://filmcameracourse.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/how-to-be-a-better-camera-operator-part-1-mindset/):
1. Know Your Craft:
2. Offer Creative Input
3. Go the Extra Mile
4. Be Professional
5. Be Confident
6. Be Punctual
7. Be Pleasant
8. Be Tolerant
8. Listen carefully
9. Develop Instant Rapport
10. Be Flexible and Versatile
11. Always Communicate
12. Take Responsibility
To me, this list is somewhat generic for any business, however they are noted and I will be sure to think of these skills when I am on set and filming, also when I am planning the shoots as the crew size means that I will also have a big part in their planning. Also I am glad that there is call for me to be creative as I enjoy putting personal touches on my work even if I am not in charge of the creation, this means I still can have an input. However according to Skillset, a camera operator "carries out the Director of Photography’s (DoP) and Director’s instructions for shot composition and development. They are usually the first people to use the camera's eyepiece to assess how all the elements of performance, art direction, lighting, composition and camera movement come together to create the cinematic experience."
This has opened my eyes somewhat as I did not know that it was down to the camera operator to comment on lighting and composition, I had thought that it would be the DOP who does this, it is not and therefore this research has helped me mould to this role more as I am now more aware of my responsibility.
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