Camera Operator Cover Letter Examples

Dear Ms. Rath,

Please accept the enclosed resume as an expression of my interest in joining your company as a creative and driven Camera Operator. With five years experience as a camera operator in the broadcast news industry and an education that supplied me with essential technical skills, I am confident of my ability to create excellent footage for you at Broadway Media.

My expertise in camerawork all facets of filming for both live and edited news programs at WNTV. For the past five years, I have leveraged my passion for accuracy, and visual excellence to consistently deliver outstanding camerawork that met producers’standards. I always work closely with Anchors, Reporters, Producers, Directors, and Engineers to create a successful team environment. My accomplishments and qualifications include the following:

Conferred with directors, sound and lighting technicians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine shots, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements

Composed and framed each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to complete the effects required by directors.

Set up cameras, and related equipment to produce broadcast for reproduction.

Trained to shoot Live and Non live EFPENG Events

Professionally Trained in using Sony’s Robotic Switcher System (BRS200), Sony PMW EX 3 & EX 1, Sony PDW F335 & PDW 700, Panasonic AJ-D610WBE and AJ-D410WBE.

Professionally Trained to work as Camera Operator, P.A., or Grip for any occasion.

With my exceptional creative talents, documentary filmmaking expertise, and teamwork abilities, along with my proven capability to create quality shots, I believe I would be an excellent addition to your filmmaking team at Broadway Media. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Shannon F. Pinkerton