Genocide Archive
Location:
Kigali, Rwanda
Job title:
Camera Operator
Line Manage:
Archive Manager
Aegis Trust is an INGO whose aim is to prevent crimes against humanity and who
manages Kigali Genocide Memorial. Besides managing the Memorial, Aegis Trust
has several programs including education programs, the Genocide Archive of
Rwanda, Social Enterprises and Social Programs. This is an exciting opportunity
for someone who wants to advance his/her career and has the ambition to work in
an INGO with the focus on prevention of crimes against humanity. At the moment
Aegis Trust would like to recruit qualified candidates to fulfil the Camera Operator job vacancy
Key Responsibilities
- Read
and digest the script; - Scout
all locations for better shooting; - Review
all set plan; - Determine
any technical details needed for shooting session; - Shoot
camera and lens tests, especially checking the aspect ratios, lighting and
appropriate format.
- The
camera operator will be closely involved at all times with the setting up
of shots with the collection coordinator. - Collection
coordinator may have very strong ideas on photographic style and/or
framing and lenses and impose these on the production. - Once it
has been decided how a sequence will be filmed in rehearsals, the camera
operator will be involved with the collection coordinator on the choice of
lenses and the way the camera may move. - The
camera operator will then supervise the 1st and 2nd assistants (AC) and
the Grips to set up the shots while lighting and rehearsal of actors are
in progress. - The
Operator will check with the Script Supervisor that directions and eye
lines (lefts and rights) are correct – although for a camera operator this
should be instinctive. - Check
for any irregularities with make-up, hair and costume that may not have
been recognized during the initial recording preparations. - Check
for any off-set items that may have crept onto the set such as lamp
stands, cables and unwanted props or crew personal possessions. - Rehearse
the scene and fine tune all camera moves. - Shooting
involves the camera operator looking through the eyepiece, panning and
tilting the camera to follow the action. - After
each take the camera operator will be able to say or should say to the
collection coordinator or/and Director of Production whether or not the
shot was good technically. - With
the almost universal use of video assist, many people can have an opinion
about a shot, but the camera operator should still have his say, as he
knows what he’s looking at and what for.
and Experience:
- Experience
with audio and video technologies. - Dynamic,
creative and organized. - Fluent
in English or French (reading, writing and speaking). - Any
experience about interviewing techniques may be helpful. - Strong
experience in video production will be added advantage. - Excellent
computer skills including familiarity with relational databases and
aptitude for quickly learning a variety of computer software and systems.
apply
To apply there are two options. Either leave your CV and a cover letter
of motivation at the Kigali Genocide Memorial reception, or please email a CV
and a cover letter of motivation to the Human Resource Manager at recruitment@aegistrust.org.
Deadline for receiving applications is August
15th 2013 at 5.00 pm.
Selected candidates will be notified of an interview date and will be required
to bring evidence of qualifications to the interview.
