Cameraperson

Specific Responsibilities:
• Test the functionality of all necessary equipment before shooting live and pre-recorded news or programs (i.e. camera, lenses, monitors, camera robotic system, CCU for each camera, lighting unit – LEDs, Fresnel, cool light, lighting desk)
• Perform camera line-ups-matching camera parameters for colour, and exposure.
• Comply with directed camera compositions and framings during live/pre-recorded news or programs according to the TD, Head of Cameras instructions and as per news or program requirements
• Operate Multiple Robotic Camera Control System.
• Monitor cameras video level via a waveform monitor for quality control in terms of luminance and chrominance levels -maintaining output to industry set standards and settings.
• Control and balance lighting levels via the lighting desk/ lighting control units
• Arrange and set lighting for live/pre-recorded news, weather or programs according to the Technical Director’s instructions, to ensure all colour schemes conform to Al-Jazeera Networks broadcasting standards
• Arranging with BE team for doing routine maintenance for all cameras and lighting equipment.
• Immediate inform to the maintenance team in case of needed maintenance for any equipment
• Daily reporting for the next shift for exact handover.
• Perform other duties relevant to the job as requested across the Al Jazeera Media Network