Operates audio equipment to record, enhance, mix and amplify sound in support of television, radio, film or video productions, or stage performances.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Operating microwave equipment to transmit video information to transmitter sites and receiving video signals from remote locations
Maintaining and repairing radio and television transmitters and associated equipment
Selecting and attaching equipment to cameras, positioning cameras, and following the action of scenes being photographed while adjusting controls
Positioning equipment, such as spotlights, floodlights and cables, and operating lights during filming, broadcasting and stage performances
Applying and retouching make up during shooting and performance, including special effects make up such as scars and wounds
Designing and making musical instruments and instrument parts using specially selected materials and techniques similar to those used in cabinetmaking, metal pipe making, silversmithing and wood carving, and tuning and repairing musical instruments
Setting up and adjusting equipment such as microphones, and operating sound mixing consoles and associated equipment to regulate volume and sound quality
Selecting and setting up television recording, editing and mixing equipment, and adjusting and monitoring their operation
Alternative Titles
• Audio Operator
• Dubbing Machine Operator
• Foley Artist
• Re-recording Mixer
• Sound Editor
• Sound Effects Person
• Sound Mixer
• Sound Recordist
• Video and Sound Recorder
Assessment Documents
Trade qualification
Employment evidence
Portfolio (if required)
Passport
English test
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Sound Technician (ANZSCO 399516) | Australian Occupation Guide