How to frame a shot
Composition guides the viewer’s eye.
6 steps →How-to guides
Camera Operator How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common camera operator tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common camera operator tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks camera operators perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to pull focus during a shot
Sharp focus keeps scenes professional.
6 steps →How to operate a gimbal
Gimbals create smooth movement.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Camera Operator training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.