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Original Syndicate

Systems Technician

Burbank, CA · Hybrid

Familiarity with LED volumes, camera tracking, or related virtual production infrastructure * Comfortable with ticketing, asset tracking, and documentation tools The OGS Way We are Entrepreneurial.

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Smosh

Camera Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Manage the Camera Department's administrative operations by maintaining departmental systems, coordinating project timelines, tracking priorities, and ensuring work progresses efficiently from ...

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Smosh

Camera Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

Manage the Camera Department's administrative operations by maintaining departmental systems, coordinating project timelines, tracking priorities, and ensuring work progresses efficiently from ...

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Precision Pipeline Services

Sewer Camera Laborer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$16.75 - $21.25/hr

Accurately mark sewer lines on the ground based on camera inspection data. * Assist the Camera Operator during inspections by tracking camera position, footage, and depths. * Verify sewer locations ...

Magnopus

Unreal Cinematic Pipeline Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$130K - $190K/yr

Familiarity with colour management, camera tracking, lens calibration and other modern cinematic or virtual production workflows. * Experience using media processing tools such as FFmpeg. * Deep ...

Golden Pet Brands

Camera Assistant Intern

El Segundo, CA · On-site +1

$17 - $20/hr

The Camera Assistant supports the Creative Production team by helping prepare, maintain, and ... COM) or through our internal Applicant Tracking System, Greenhouse. In addition, Golden Pet Brands ...

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How much do camera tracking jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for camera tracking in the United States is $28.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in camera tracking roles, and how can they be addressed?

Camera tracking specialists often encounter challenges such as working with low-quality or shaky footage, inconsistent lighting, and complex camera movements. To address these, it’s important to develop strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in software like PFTrack, SynthEyes, or After Effects. Collaborating closely with VFX supervisors and other post-production team members can also help ensure accurate tracking data and seamless integration of CGI elements. Staying updated on the latest tracking techniques and tools can further enhance efficiency and output quality.

What is camera tracking?

Camera tracking, also known as match moving, is the process of analyzing video footage to determine the movement of the camera so that computer-generated elements can be accurately integrated into the scene. This technique is widely used in film and television visual effects to seamlessly blend live-action footage with 3D graphics or animations. By recreating the camera's movement in a virtual environment, artists ensure that the added elements match the perspective, scale, and motion of the original shot. Camera tracking can be done in both 2D and 3D, depending on the project's needs.

What is the difference between Camera Tracking vs Motion Capture Artist?

AspectCamera TrackingMotion Capture Artist
Required CredentialsKnowledge of camera systems, software skills (e.g., PFTrack, Boujou)Motion capture technology, suit operation, data processing
Work EnvironmentPost-production, visual effects studios, film setsVFX studios, animation facilities, film sets
Industry UsageAligning CGI with live-action footageCreating realistic character animations

Camera Tracking involves analyzing footage to match virtual elements with real-world camera movements, essential for integrating CGI. Motion Capture Artists record actors' movements to animate digital characters. While both roles support visual effects, Camera Tracking focuses on footage analysis, whereas Motion Capture involves capturing physical performances for animation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a camera tracking artist?

To thrive as a Camera Tracking Artist, you need a solid understanding of 3D geometry, motion tracking, and visual effects, often supported by a background in film, animation, or computer graphics. Expertise with industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Maya, PFTrack, Boujou, or SynthEyes, along with knowledge of compositing software like Nuke, is typically required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective collaboration are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the seamless integration of computer-generated elements into live-action footage, which is essential for producing believable visual effects in film and television.
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Infographic showing various Camera Tracking job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 67% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,583 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Systems Technician

Original Syndicate

Burbank, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted yesterday

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Job description

Why this role exists

OGS delivers communications infrastructure: integrated systems, environments, and workflows that help teams produce and move content reliably at scale. Reliable delivery depends on someone owning the day-to-day: client SLAs, internal IT, installation assistance and quality control during on-site work. Today that work is split across senior staff, which pulls them off design and client engagement. The Systems Technician takes that operational layer and grows into broader systems design and execution work over time.

This is a hybrid role with deliberate growth runway. You'll start grounded in support and infrastructure ownership, and progressively take on more responsibility in systems design, on-site execution, and project delivery.

Outcomes

  • Active client SLAs are met: issues triaged, resolved, escalated cleanly, and documented

  • Smaller systems design projects are delivered independently, on spec, and to OGS standards

  • Systems installed meet OGS standards on first delivery, not after rework

  • Routine support and infrastructure work no longer pulls senior technical staff off design and client engagement

  • System and network diagrams, and asset records stay current as the business changes

  • OGS internal IT systems are reliable, well-documented, and progressively improved

Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day support for active client SLAs: first response, triage, troubleshoot, resolve, escalate, document, and follow up

  • Take ownership of OGS internal IT infrastructure and systems: networks, firewalls, servers

  • Lead systems design independently on smaller projects from day one; contribute to larger designs alongside senior staff and grow into leading them over time

  • Execute installations at OGS offices and on client sites, for both client projects and internal work: unboxing, QA, inventory, labeling, rack building, cable management, commissioning, 

  • Maintain technical documentation: network diagrams, tech books, asset and configuration records

  • Grow into broader project execution and design leadership as capability and trust expand

Requirements Must Have

  • Documented experience with two or more of: Disguise, Pixera, Unreal Engine, LightAct, Megapixel, Brompton, or a comparable real-time media or video playback platform

  • Experience working with other production technologies such as video routing, KVM systems, cameras, audio systems, etc.

  • Strong enterprise networking: VLAN design, routing, multicast basics, firewall administration, endpoint management, identity and access basics

  • Comfort working under SLA pressure, with the judgment to know when to solve versus escalate

  • Strong written communication for design docs, tickets, and post-incident reports

Preferred

  • Exposure to SMPTE 2110, NMOS, NDI, SDVoE, or other broadcast IP standards

  • Prior on-site work with AV integrators, broadcast environments, or virtual production stages

  • Basic scripting or automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell) skills

  • Familiarity with LED volumes, camera tracking, or related virtual production infrastructure

  • Comfortable with ticketing, asset tracking, and documentation tools

  The OGS Way

We are Entrepreneurial. Courageous. Innovative. Collaborative. We Believe in Each Other.

Reality first. Systems over heroics. Decision-grade communication. High standards, low drama. Finish the job.

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described here do not represent a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned as business demands require.

Original Syndicate is open to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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