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Audio and Video Technicians

ID

work_arts_media/audio_and_video_technicians

Type

TASK

Children

29

Child Nodes (29)

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Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.

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Diagnose and resolve media system problems.

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Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.

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Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.

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Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.

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Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.

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Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.

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Record and edit audio material, such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.

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Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.

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Design layouts of audio and video equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.

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Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audio-visual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.

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Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality and notify directors of any possible problems.

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Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.

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Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.

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Reserve audio-visual equipment and facilities, such as meeting rooms.

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Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, using research, knowledge, and training.

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Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.

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Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.

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Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.

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Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.

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Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.

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Maintain inventories of audio and videotapes and related supplies.

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Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.

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Perform narration of productions or present announcements.

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Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.

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Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.

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Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.

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Analyze and maintain data logs for audio-visual activities.

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Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.