Audio video job description
Audio Video Job Profile and Description
A programme in the electronic media has a creative aspect and a technical side. By audio and video job, we mean any work that is related to the technical part of a production, something that deals with handling and monitoring of equipment used for handling audio and video of a programme. These technical details not only help in the production of a project but also help to highlight certain finer details of a particular scene, appealing to the audience and creating a bigger impact.
Among audio/video jobs, one can be an equipment technician, where one would have to be familiar with microphones, speakers, projectors, sound and mixing boards etc., among others.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Your primary responsibility would be to identify and solve any problem related to the media system or the filming process
- You may need to suggest camera movements, give opinions on picture composition or edit videotapes
- Your suggestion may also be required for construction of sets and handling of lighting equipment
- You may also have to compress, digitise, duplicate and store audio and video data
- Maintain inventories of audio and video tapes, monitor incoming and outgoing pictures, regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures
Skills and Specifications:
- Knowledge of computers and the appropriate electronic equipment is necessary
- Should know how to practically apply engineering principles to design of machines and services
- Must be aware of the process of transmission, broadcast and operation of telecommunications systems and media communication
- Should be familiar with production methods and principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Education and Qualifications:
- An engineering degree with specialisation will help
- One can also go for specific film-making courses, which teach and give practical experience in production processes in details