A television camera operator can work independently or for production companies and studios on a variety of projects including music videos, commercials, corporate videos, TV productions, web videos, films and documentaries. Their main duties involve setting up and preparing equipment, advising on shots, planning shots, practicing camera moves, solving technical problems, and keeping skills and equipment up to date. Most television camera operator work is freelance with salaries ranging from £370-400 per day for low budget productions to £620 per day for high budget productions.