As a cameraman, your top responsibilities are to operate a camera and to shoot video, but the job is more complicated than to simply point and shoot. Your duties include collaborating with the director and production team, assisting with lighting and sound setup, framing camera shots, and editing film. Smaller production companies have smaller staffs, so they usually require all employees to help with various tasks. You need a solid understanding of video recording equipment to be able to troubleshoot and fix issues that come up during film shoots, as well as strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work well with a production team.