Job Summary: The Camera Technician will be primarily responsible for the end-to-end production of high-quality 360 virtual tours, encompassing scanning, processing, and client delivery. This role also involves executing professional photography and videography assignments using a range of equipment, alongside essential photo editing tasks. The ideal candidate is technically proficient, creatively driven, and committed to delivering outstanding visual content.
Key Responsibilities:
360 Virtual Tour Production:
- Conduct on-site 360 virtual tour scans of properties and spaces using specialized 360 cameras/equipment (Real360 and Matterport).
- Upload raw scan data to designated processing platforms.
- Monitor the processing of virtual tour models, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery.
- Prepare and deliver final virtual tour products to clients timely via email.
Photography & Editing:
- Capture high-quality interior and exterior photographs of properties and spaces using DSLR cameras and/or mobile device.
- Perform comprehensive photo editing, including color correction, exposure adjustment, retouching, and cropping, to enhance image quality for all photographic and 360 tour visuals.
- Ensure all photographic assets meet company standards for composition, lighting, and resolution.
Videography:
- Shoot compelling video footage primarily using mobile devices for dynamic content.
- Experience with more advanced videography equipment (e.g., mirrorless cameras, gimbals, drones) to capture professional-grade video content will be advantageous.
- Apply fundamental videography principles including framing, lighting, and movement.
Equipment Management:
- Maintain and care for all assigned camera, scanning, and lighting equipment.
- Ensure all equipment is in good working order and ready for assignments.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Proven experience (minimum 2 years preferred) in 360 virtual tour scanning and/or photography/videography.
- Proven photography and videography skills using mobile devices, with strong experience or knowledge of more advanced videography equipment and techniques (e.g., using lighting, gimbals).
- Proficiency in photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom).
- Familiarity with 360 virtual tour platforms (e.g., Matterport) is highly advantageous.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for visual aesthetics.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Possession of own professional camera equipment (DSLR) is a plus.
Good to Have:
- Well-Presented: Professional demeanour and appearance when interacting with clients on-site.
- Responsible: Highly reliable, punctual, and committed to meeting deadlines and ensuring deliverable quality.
- Team Player: Able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients to achieve goals.