Photographer IV uses special-purpose cameras and related equipment for assignments in which the photographer usually makes all the technical decisions, although the objective of the pictures is determined by operating officials. Provides photographic data in support of operational testing. This Worker conceives and plans the technical photographic effects desired by operating officials and discusses modifications and improvements to their original ideas in light of the potential and limits of the equipment, improvises photographic methods and techniques or selects and alters secondary photographic features (e.g., scenes, backgrounds, colors, lighting). Many assignments afford only one opportunity to photograph the subject. Typical examples of equipment used at this level include ultra-high speed, motion picture production, studio television, animation cameras, specialized still and graphic cameras, and electronic timing and triggering devices. Some assignments are characterized by extremes in light values and the use of complicated equipment. This photographer sets up precise photographic measurement and control equipment; uses high speed color photography, synchronized stroboscopic (interval) light sources, and/or timed electronic triggering; operates equipment from a remote point; or arranges and uses cameras operating at several thousand frames per second. In other assignments, selects and sets up motion picture or television cameras and accessories and shoots a part of a production or a sequence of scenes, or takes special scenes to be used for background or special effects in the production. This person works under guidelines and requirements of the subject-matter area to be photographed, and consults with supervisors only when dealing with highly unusual problems or altering existing equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Three years’ experience as a still photographer or other similar occupation.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: HS Diploma