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Tech/Engineering - Cinema, Film, TV, Drama | | French term or phrase: opérateur magnéto | I'm afraid I haven't much context.
This is from a CV where one of the jobs this person has held is:
Technicien vision ou opérateur magnéto sur des régies vidéo
I've found lots of hits for the French term, but haven't been able to narrow down what it means. |
| | | VT operator | Explanation:
...or VT op. to be more colloquial
Note that in professional / broadcast television, which originally used open-reel videotape, it is usually referred to as VT; the abbreviaiton VCR strictly speaking refers to a video cassette recorder, and as such, relates specifically to domestic or at any rate non-broadcast TV.
Note that the term VCR is used differently in the US and Europe, where 'VCR' was the original acronym used for the Philips video cartridge system, so existed in its own right alongside VHS and Betamax.
I would avoid using VCR in a professional context, even though more recent systems, even at the top end of the quality range, have of course employed a cassette-type recording system.
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Note added at 5 hrs (2009-02-09 22:39:50 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks a lot for sharing that useful glossary with us, Kimberley! |
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 Tony M
France
Local time: 19:07
| Grading comment This sounds good to me. In checking the term, I found a good media site, with a glossary of media terms:
http://http://www.mediacollege.com/glossary/
Thanks for your help
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6 mins confidence:  
11 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1 video operator
Explanation:
I'm not sure, but does this sound right to you.
DEFINITION:
Operates a variety of video production, automated video playback and electronic bulletin board equipment for FCTV, the City’s municipal government channel. Conducts live cablecasts of public meetings, playback of previously recorded video programs and performs other work as required; works odd hours including evenings and weekends.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS, FEATURES, REQUIREMENTS:
This is a full-time entry-level position. It is distinguished from Video Production Technician in that the latter creates edits and assists in the production of new original shows aired on the City/District Government Access Channel. The Video Operator position primarily cablecasts live meetings and operates the video playback system for FCTV, Peninsula TV and other local Government Access channels
http://www.fostercity.org/Employment/jobclass/Video-Operator...
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Note added at 14 mins (2009-02-09 16:56:41 GMT)
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Maybe this link will help you:
http://www.freelance-crew.com/United-Kingdom/England/Vision-...
|  Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:07
Native speaker of:  English
PRO pts in category: 7
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| | Notes to answerer
Asker: I agree that this may not be specific enough in this context. Thanks though
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18 mins confidence:
50 mins confidence: VT operator
Explanation:
...or VT op. to be more colloquial
Note that in professional / broadcast television, which originally used open-reel videotape, it is usually referred to as VT; the abbreviaiton VCR strictly speaking refers to a video cassette recorder, and as such, relates specifically to domestic or at any rate non-broadcast TV.
Note that the term VCR is used differently in the US and Europe, where 'VCR' was the original acronym used for the Philips video cartridge system, so existed in its own right alongside VHS and Betamax.
I would avoid using VCR in a professional context, even though more recent systems, even at the top end of the quality range, have of course employed a cassette-type recording system.
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Note added at 5 hrs (2009-02-09 22:39:50 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks a lot for sharing that useful glossary with us, Kimberley!
| Tony M
France
Local time: 19:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 299
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| | Grading comment This sounds good to me. In checking the term, I found a good media site, with a glossary of media terms:
http://http://www.mediacollege.com/glossary/
Thanks for your help |
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