As a camera operator, you'll manage and operate video equipment on the set of films, motion pictures and television shows. You'll typically use high-tech, expensive cameras that are specifically designed for the entertainment industry, though you might need to provide still images with digital handheld or industrial cameras. You'll often work under the guidance of a photography or film director who organizes your camera work in order to capture a particular scene. Other considerations for the profession include lighting, sound and equipment maintenance.