| Job Title |
Optical-effects-camera Operator |
| Job Description |
Sets Up And Operates Optical Printers And Related Equipment To
Produce Fades, Dissolves, Superimpositions, And Other Optical
Effects Required In Motion Pictures, Applying Knowledge Of
Optical Effects Printing And Photography: Reads Work Order And
Count Sheet To Ascertain Optical Effects Specifications And
Location Of Subject Material On Original Photography Film.
Analyzes Specifications To Determine Work Procedures, Sequence
Of Operations, And Machine Setup, Using Knowledge Of Optical
Effects Techniques And Procedures. Loads Camera Of Optical
Effects Printer With Magazine Of Unexposed Film Stock. Mounts
Original Photography Film In Transport And Masking Mechanism Of
Optical-printer Projector And Moves Film Into Designated
Position For Optical Effect, Using Counter And Film Markings To
Determine Placement. Adjusts Camera Position, Lens Position,
Mask Opening, Lens Aperture, Focus, Shutter Angle, Film
Transport Speed, And Related Controls, Using Precision Measuring
Instruments And Knowledge Of Optical Effects Techniques To
Determine Settings. Selects Designated Color And Neutral Density
Filters And Mounts In Filter Holder To Control Light And
Intensity. Sets Controls In Automatic Or Manual Mode, Moves
Control To Start Camera, And Observes Printer Operation And
Footage Counter During Filming. Adjusts Controls During Filming
Operation When Operating In Manual Mode, And Stops Camera When
Designated Counter Reading Is Observed. Moves Controls To Rewind
Camera Film And Original Photography Film And Repeats Select
Portions Or Entire Operation Number Of Times Necessary To
Produce Designated Effect. Sets Up And Operates Animation And
Matte Cameras And Related Equipment To Photograph Artwork, Such
As Titles And Painted Mattes. Sets Up And Operates Single Pass
Optical Printers When Enlarging Or Reducing Film Or Performing
Related Operations. Sets Up And Operates Subtitle Camera And
Related Equipment To Photograph Film Subtitles. Examines Frames
Of Film Exposed With Different Combinations Of Color Filters
(wedges) To Select Optimum Color Balance Based On Experience And
Judgment.
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