Boom operator
Code 3521.1.1
Boom operators set up and operate the boom microphone, either by hand, on an arm or on a moving platform. They make sure that every microphone is correctly stationed on set and in the best position to capture the dialogues. Boom operators are also responsible for the microphones on the actors clothing.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- acoustics
- audiovisual equipment
Skills and competences
- adapt to type of media
- set up sound equipment
- consult with sound editor
- use technical documentation
- study media sources
- program sound cues
- perform soundchecks
- realizar pruebas técnicas de sonido
- follow directions of the artistic director
- work ergonomically
- use audio reproduction software
Transversal competences
- analyse a script
- follow work schedule
- manage sound quality
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences