Video Unit Description

Video for events and live performance is the use of audiovisual technology as it applies to the performer, sets, products or the event or performance space. This includes presenting video content through projection techniques or by using monitors or other display technologies as well as the creation of audiovisual content for use in the sector.

Many different special types of audiovisual technology are used in this vocation. The personnel who install, operate, and control the equipment are commonly referred to as video technicians. The equipment used can be found in many event and live-performance settings, including the theatre, corporate events, concerts, trade shows, broadcast television and other types of live events.

The competences listed in TeBeVAT are common for video technicians in all areas of lighting in the sector.

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Scope note

ESCO: essential skills/competences of

• Video Technician

• Stage Technician

• Performance Video Operator

• Performance Video Designer

Competences

Independent (00)

00 00 00 03 10  - Prepare personal work environment  (Know the correct settings or positions for your working instruments and adjust them appropriately before starting operations.)

00 00 00 03 20 - Use technical documentation (Understanding and use of technical documentation in the overall technical process.)

00 00 00 04 30 - Set up equipment in a timely manner (Make sure to set up equipment according to deadlines and time schedules.)

15 20 00 03 10 - Rig loads (Attach and unattach loads. Account for weight, power, static and dynamic tolerances of materials and the system's mass distribution. Communicate with the operator for safety and efficiency.)

30 00 00 03 10 - Understand artistic concepts (Interpret an artist's explanation or demonstration of their artistic concepts, inceptions and processes and strive to share their vision.)

30 00 00 04 20 - Interpret artistic intentions (Interpret the artistic intentions of the author.)

30 05 00 04 10 - Keep up with trends (Monitor and follow new trends and developments in specific sectors.)

60 00 00 03 02 - Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment (Apply basic safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the risks to you and your colleagues.)

60 00 00 03 06 - Follow safety procedures when working at heights (Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at heights. Prevent endangering people working under these structures.)

60 00 00 03 13 - Maintain personal hygiene standards (Preserve impeccable personal hygiene standards and have a tidy appearance.)

60 00 00 05 90 - Document safety actions (Record all actions taken to improve health and safety, including incident reports, strategic plans, risk assessments and evaluations.)

60 20 00 03 01 - Work with respect for own safety (Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.)

60 20 00 03 03 - Work ergonomically (Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace and while manually handling equipment and materials.)

60 30 00 03 08 - Work safely with machines (Check and safely operate machines and equipment required according to manuals and instructions.)

60 45 00 03 07 - Work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision (Take the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution for performance and art facility purposes under supervision.)

60 50 00 05 21 - React to emergency situations in a live performance environment (Assess and react to an emergency, such as fires, threats, accidents or other calamities by alerting emergency services and by taking appropriate measures to safeguard or evacuate workers, participants, visitors or audience according to established procedures.)

60 80 00 03 05 - Prevent fire in a performance environment (Take steps to prevent fire in a performance environment. Make sure the space complies with fire safety rules, with sprinklers and fire extinguishers installed where necessary. Make sure staff are aware of fire prevention measures.)

60 80 00 03 15 - Perform first fire intervention (Intervene in the case of a fire in order to extinguish the fire or limit the effects pending the arrival of emergency services according to training and procedures.)

60 90 00 03 02 - Follow environmentally-sustainable work practices (Apply principles, policies and regulations aimed at environmental sustainability in the workplace.)

70 11 00 03 10 - Promote yourself (Market yourself to others by promoting one's competences and abilities.)

70 11 00 03 20 - Manage personal professional development (Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about your practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders.)

70 11 00 04 30 - Document your own practice (Register your own work practice for different purposes such as assessments, time management and job applications.)

70 15 00 03 10 - Develop professional network (Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.)

70 30 00 04 60 - Maintain system layout for a production (Establish a workable layout for the system you manage and maintain it for the duration of a production.)

70 55 00 05 30 - Promote health and safety (Encourage the importance of a safe working environment. Coach and support staff to participate actively in the continuous development of a safe working environment.)

70 56 00 05 20 - Update Budget (Make sure that a given budget remains up to date using most recent and most accurate information. Anticipate possible variations and ensure that the set budgetary goals can be reached within the given context.)

70 71 00 03 10 - Keep personal administration (File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.)

Planning (10)

30 00 10 03 10 - Translate artistic concepts to technical designs (Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.)70 20 10 04 30 - Plan teamwork (Organise the working schedule of a group of people in order to meet all time and quality requirements.)

70 30 10 05 10 - Develop project schedule (Define the project completion stages and create a timeline. Synchronise necessary activities, taking into account the convergence of production elements. Establish a schedule.)

Preparing (20)

15 50 20 04 10 - Pack electronic equipment (Safely pack sensitive electronic equipment for storage and transport.)

30 00 20 04 10 - Adapt existing designs to changed circumstances (Alter an existing design to changed circumstances and ensure that the artistic quality of the original design is reflected in the final result.)

30 00 20 04 15 - Adapt artistic plan to location (Accommodate plans to other locations with respect for the artistic concept.)

30 00 20 04 20 - Support a designer in the developing process (Provide assistance and support to designers throughout the course of the development process.)

Rehearsing (30)

30 00 30 03 10 - Adapt to artists' creative demands (Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your expertise and capabilities to reach the best possible result.)

Running the Show (40)

00 00 40 03 10 - Communicate during show (Interact efficiently during a live performance, in order to anticipate any possible malfunctionings.)

03 10 40 03 22 - Follow time cues (Observe the conductor, orchestra or director and follow text and vocal scores to time cues accurately.)

After the Show (50)

00 00 50 03 10 - De‐rig electronic equipment (Remove and store various types of electronic equipment safely after use.)

00 00 50 03 20 - Store performance equipment (Dismantle sound, light and video equipment in a safely manner after a performance event. Make sure the equipment is correctly stored away.)