Marine Corps MOS · Support
4571 Combat Videographer
Overview
Combat Videographers plan, capture, and edit motion imagery in studio, field, and combat environments using digital video cameras and editing equipment. They write scripts, add captions, audio, graphics, and effects, tailor products for different audiences, and perform quality control, transmission, archiving, inspection, and preventive maintenance tasks.
Core Skills
- digital video production
- nonlinear video editing
- storyboarding and scripting
- visual storytelling for operations
- audio capture and mixing
- lighting for field and studio
- metadata tagging and media management
- basic graphic design and titling
- compression and encoding for web and broadcast
- working in austere and tactical environments
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe InDesign
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Affairs
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Adobe Certified Professional in Multiplatform Animation Using Adobe Animate
- Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects · Funded
- Digital Video Editor (DVE)
- Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator · Funded
Career Growth
- Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign · Funded
- Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Certified Professional in Web Authoring Using Adobe Dreamweaver
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) · Funded
- Certified Photogrammetric Technologist
What the Work Involves
- Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
- Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.
- Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
- Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
- Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
Related Occupations
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Special Effects Artists and Animators
- Desktop Publishers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 4571. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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