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name: boom-operator
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'boom operator' (also: TV boom operator, shotgun microphone operator, production sound mixer assistant, shotgun operator, boom holder, sound equipment technician). Use when the user asks for typical boom operator work such as: typical boom operator responsibilities"
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# Boom Operator

Boom operators set up and operate the boom microphone, either by hand, on an arm or on a moving platform. They make sure that every microphone is correctly stationed on set and in the best position to capture the dialogues. Boom operators are also responsible for the microphones on the actors clothing.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- acoustics
- adapt to type of media
- analyse a script
- audiovisual equipment
- consult with sound editor
- follow directions of the artistic director
- follow work schedule
- manage sound quality
- perform soundchecks
- program sound cues
- set up sound equipment
- study media sources
- use audio reproduction software
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically

## Hot technologies

- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Apple macOS
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Facebook
- Git
- Linux
- Microsoft Excel

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4d102082-8d43-4c59-81ab-08a7509f3c40), O*NET 30.3 (27-4014.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*