Technical

Technical Jobs include anything where a person is required to be technically trained in the field of work they are in as they heavily rely upon technical knaowldge and skills to create what is needed. Technical jobs include

• Camera Operator
• Lighting Technician
• Sound Engineer
• Computer Programmer

Lighting Technician
Lighting Technicians are involved in the rigging and control of all the lighting for theatre sets, television and film set or any other form of art and entertainment venues. Lighting technicians are in charge of movement and set up of various pieces of lighting equipment for visual effects. Lighting Technicians may also lay electrical cables, wire fixtures, install colour effects or image patterns, focus the lights, and assist in creating effects or programming sequences. It is very important that they work closely with the lighting designer consulting them in order to achieve the desired effect creating a certain mood or atmosphere to mimic whatever action is taking place rather on stage or on screen. They also work closely with the cinematographer on films sets in particularly ensuring what it captured on camera reflects real life. Lighting technicians must be constructive and able to work well as part of a team in order to create a set. They must also ensure that there is always a mas tar electrician on site for safety preventing any potential danger.
As a lighting technician, your work could range from basic spotlighting for a conference or presentation to operating strobes, lasers and pyrotechnics for concerts or lighting film or TV studios and locations. Different tasks of a lighting technician include:

• helping to rig up the lighting equipment
• making sure that lighting equipment and generators are working
• setting up generators on location
• interpreting a lighting designer's plan
• taking cues from the stage manager (theatre) or floor manager (studio TV)
• programming consoles and loading automated colour change systems before a show
• operating manual and computer-controlled lighting systems during a show
• planning where to run cables and place lights at film locations
• taking down the equipment after shows or filming.

Sound Engineer

A sound engineer is a specialist in a very skilled trade that involves working with machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. This field could involve working with artistic and vocational areas from music video's, film sets or theatre performances.  A sound engineer concerns the creative and practical aspects of sounds and music in a production. Working in a studio involves
them makeing high quality recordings of music, speech and sound effects. Sound engineers use complex electronic equipment to record sound for many different uses, such as:

• commercial music recordings
• radio, TV, film and commercials
• corporate videos
• websites
• computer games and other types of interactive media.

Sound engineers can work with proficient with different types of recording media, such as analog tape, digital multitrack recorders and workstations, and computer knowledge. A sound enginneer would have to plan recording sessions depending on the field of work wether it be television or music, recording sounds or voices, they would have to set up all of the equipment needed microphones e.t.c and ensure all of the sound levels and dynamics are correct.

Camera Operator.

A camera operator is a professional who is in charge of a videocamera. They are in charge and responsible for physically operating the camera and maintaining composition and camera angles throughout a given scene or shot. The Camera Operator has to work closly with the director, actors and other crew members. It is very important that they capture all of the footage needed and acheive what the director wishes. They will work with digital, electronic and film cameras in multi and single-camera operational conditions, producing pictures for directors by combining the use of complex technology with creative visual skills.
The work is based in three settings:

• in a studio, where the camera operator usually follows a camera script, which gives the order of shots. This is practised at rehearsal and is cued by the director during recording. The skill lies in interpreting what the director wants and acting quickly and effectively to achieve it;
• outside broadcasts, working as part of a team of camera operators filming live events, such as sporting and ceremonial occasions and music performances;
• on location, where there is likely to be more opportunity for creativity through suggesting shots to the director.

A camera opertaor can spcialise in any of these disciplines allowing themselves to excell and further their career it is very imporant for a cameraman to earn a good reputation within the industry and be in demand on set. Usually the cameraman will work under the direction of the director and is sometimes supported by a camera assistant. This job involves a mixture of both technical and creative skills. They have to be creative in order to reflect what the director wants using a range of angles and shots to make what they are filming appeat more relaistic and have an impact on the viewer using shots and angles to metaphorically interpretate the action on screen. Part of the role involves interacting and maintaining good working relationships with other members of the crew and cast.