Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
camera operator
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
set up audiovisual peripheral equipment
use technical documentation
analyse the scenography
operate a camera
study media sources
follow directions of the artistic director
keep up with trends
audiovisual equipment
determine visual concepts
set up cameras
lighting techniques
analyse a script
follow work schedule
work ergonomically
photography
adapt artistic plan to location
ensure visual quality of the set
create moving images
adapt to type of media
work with the director of photography
cinematography
work with an artistic team
select camera apertures
Optional & specialised skills
manage technical resources stock
work with the lighting crew
assess power needs
create special effects
work with motion picture editing team
use personal protection equipment
follow safety procedures when working at heights
film production process
attend rehearsals
health and safety regulations
ensure cooperation among production, costume department and make-up department
supervise camera crew
transfer uncut audiovisual material to computer
electricity
plan audiovisual recording
file-based workflow
plan shots
apply health and safety standards
practise camera movements
use storyboards
maintain audiovisual equipment
Other matches: director of photography · photographic equipment assembler · sewerage maintenance technician · photography shop manager · consumer electronics repair technician
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.