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Audio & Video Recording Technicians

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NOC 2021: 52113 / NOC 2016: 5225

Job 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. You may perform the following duties:

  • set up, prepare, operate and adjust audio, recording, editing and reproducing equipment for 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, television programs and recordings
  • prepare and operate videotape recording and playback equipment and edit video tape after production
  • operate electronic equipment to generate program titles, credits, subtitles, 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
  • operate dubbing machines to play back edited dialogue, music and sound effect tracks from different sources, in synchronization with motion picture film

Source: WorkBC Career Profile for Audio & Video Recording Technicians