BECTU is one of the main unions that someone in the in the industry can join. According to the website BECTU can offer:
Another union a Camera Operator can join is The Association Of Camera Operators. There are different types of members one can be when they join the Association such as Full Time, Associate, Friends of, Honorary, Life Time. The different types of members have different qualities to them. The type of member you become depends on income and skills. Also according to the website:
ACO members enjoy a variety of benefits as part of their membership:
http://www.gtc.org.uk/about-the-gtc/about-the-gtc.aspx
Now onto some guilds that can help camera operators, the first being The Guild Of Television Cameramen. One of the services the guild offers when you join is workshops that can teach important parts of film making such as lighting, working with camera equipment such as a Steadicam and lenses for cameras. Also when you join you get a profile whch you can show off your show-reel to get work.
http://www.gbct.org/
Another guild for camera operator's are the Guild Of British Camera Technicians. When you have joined after being invited the guild which according to the website can offer:
- Negotiating pay, conditions and contracts with employers
- Personal advice and representation for individual members
- Advice and representation on health and safety
- Benefits and services for BECTU members
- Training support and courses
- Networking events and career development opportunities
- Union journal, Stage Screen and Radio, published four times a year.
- Website including members only area
https://www.bectu.org.uk/about
Now the Recommended Rates for a Camera Operator is £371 and the Going Rates for Camera Operator is £620. The difference between the two rates is that Going Rates are agreed by members involved.
Another union a Camera Operator can join is The Association Of Camera Operators. There are different types of members one can be when they join the Association such as Full Time, Associate, Friends of, Honorary, Life Time. The different types of members have different qualities to them. The type of member you become depends on income and skills. Also according to the website:
ACO members enjoy a variety of benefits as part of their membership:
- Access to all meetings, seminars and ACO functions
- Use of the Private Area on the Website
- Addition of your Information, photos and Showreel to the ACO Website
- Full Members have involvement on any of the Association Committees
- Full members have full voting rights and the authority to request ACO be added to their operating credit on any project
Now onto some guilds that can help camera operators, the first being The Guild Of Television Cameramen. One of the services the guild offers when you join is workshops that can teach important parts of film making such as lighting, working with camera equipment such as a Steadicam and lenses for cameras. Also when you join you get a profile whch you can show off your show-reel to get work.
http://www.gbct.org/
Another guild for camera operator's are the Guild Of British Camera Technicians. When you have joined after being invited the guild which according to the website can offer:
Provide a framework for our members to be able to successfully develop their
careers
Advise, support and guide Members – as requested/required
Keep up to date information on technological advancements, camera data and changes in industry working practices in order to inform our members of changes
Trainee Schemes – for Camera and Script Supervisors, and links with the Grips trainee scheme
To be part of any debate and discussions on technological changes, to protect the interests of members at national and international levels, and to keep up to date with industry developments across the board. The GBCT is a member of the British Camera Standards Council, the Cine Guilds of Great Britain, the Moving Image Training Alliance, Screen Craft Rights and has close links with Imago (European Federation of Cinematographers) - amongst others
Work alongside industry organisations, including the British Society of Cinematographers to ensure the needs of the camera department are met and act upon successfully in order that the high standards of production are met and surpassed
careers
Advise, support and guide Members – as requested/required
Keep up to date information on technological advancements, camera data and changes in industry working practices in order to inform our members of changes
Trainee Schemes – for Camera and Script Supervisors, and links with the Grips trainee scheme
To be part of any debate and discussions on technological changes, to protect the interests of members at national and international levels, and to keep up to date with industry developments across the board. The GBCT is a member of the British Camera Standards Council, the Cine Guilds of Great Britain, the Moving Image Training Alliance, Screen Craft Rights and has close links with Imago (European Federation of Cinematographers) - amongst others
Work alongside industry organisations, including the British Society of Cinematographers to ensure the needs of the camera department are met and act upon successfully in order that the high standards of production are met and surpassed
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