Photographer IV (Part Time)

Description

Photographer IV uses special-purpose cameras and related equipment for assignments in which  the photographer usually makes all the technical decisions, although the objective of the pictures  is determined by operating officials. Provides photographic data in support of operational testing.  This Worker conceives and plans the technical photographic effects desired by operating officials  and discusses modifications and improvements to their original ideas in light of the potential and  limits of the equipment, improvises photographic methods and techniques or selects and alters  secondary photographic features (e.g., scenes, backgrounds, colors, lighting). Many assignments  afford only one opportunity to photograph the subject. Typical examples of equipment used at this  level include ultra-high speed, motion picture production, studio television, animation cameras,  specialized still and graphic cameras, and electronic timing and triggering devices. Some  assignments are characterized by extremes in light values and the use of complicated equipment.  This photographer sets up precise photographic measurement and control equipment; uses high  speed color photography, synchronized stroboscopic (interval) light sources, and/or timed  electronic triggering; operates equipment from a remote point; or arranges and uses cameras  operating at several thousand frames per second. In other assignments, selects and sets up motion  picture or television cameras and accessories and shoots a part of a production or a sequence of  scenes, or takes special scenes to be used for background or special effects in the production. This  person works under guidelines and requirements of the subject-matter area to be photographed,  and consults with supervisors only when dealing with highly unusual problems or altering existing  equipment. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

 Three years’ experience as a still photographer or other similar occupation.