Special Camera Technician

Responsibilities

• Configure and de‑rig Jib arms (including Jimmy Jib and equivalents) in studio and outdoor environments.
• Install and align Mini‑Cam systems across complex set configurations.
• Set up and calibrate gyro‑stabilized systems for stabilized shots.
• Deploy and operate Chariot camera systems on tracks, including rail alignment and motion control setup.
• Install, configure, and integrate PTZ cameras into OB control infrastructure, including network setup and control protocol mapping (VISCA, Pelco‑D).
• Perform pre‑production system checks and signal verification for all assigned camera systems.
• Interface special camera feeds with OB truck CCU, router, and production switcher signal chains.
• Operate remote camera control heads and joystick panels during live transmissions when required.
• Manage cabling infrastructure (fiber, triax, HDMI, SDI, control cabling) for special camera deployments.