Description

Audio and video recording technicians operate equipment to record, mix and edit sound, music and videotape, for motion pictures, television and radio programs, videos, recordings and live events. They are employed by multimedia companies, film, video and concert production companies, sound recording firms, theatre and dance companies, educational establishments, clubs, hotels, bands, radio stations, television networks and video production and editing companies.

Job Titles

• Audiovisual (AV) technician
• Multimedia sound technician
• Postproduction technician
• Recording engineer
• Recording studio technician
• Sound effects editor
• Sound mixer
• Sound technician
• Video and sound recorder
• Video recording technician

Main Duties

• Set up, prepare, operate and adjust audio, recording, editing and reproducing equipment to record, edit and reproduce sound input or feed of pre-recorded material from tapes, records, compact discs, digital audio devices, and input from live microphones, satellites or microwave trucks for films, videos, radio and television programs and recordings
• Prepare and operate videotape recording and playback equipment to record videos, television programs, concerts and live events, and to edit video tape after production
• Operate electronic equipment to generate program titles, credits, sub-titles, graphic backgrounds or animation for television programs
• Operate audio consoles or computers, tape machines, microphones and sound processing equipment to mix, combine and edit music and sound at concerts and live events
• Operate dubbing machines to play back edited dialogue, music and sound effect tracks from different sources, in synchronization with motion picture film
• May supervise and coordinate the work of other audio and video recording technicians.

Workplaces

• Clubs
• Editing companies
• Educational establishments
• Film, video and concert production companies
• Hotels
• Multimedia companies
• Music Bands
• Radio and television broadcasting networks and stations
• Sound recording firms
• Theatre and dance companies

Skills

• Product Design
• Troubleshooting
• Coordinating
• Critical Thinking
• Equipment and Tool Selection

Abilities

• Auditory Attention
• Hearing Sensitivity
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Colour Perception
• Control of Settings

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Stress Tolerance

Similar Occupations

• Film and video camera operators (52110)
• Broadcast technicians (52112)
• Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (52119)
• Recording assistant – recording studio (in 53111.07 Production assistants)

Source: OaSIS