A Boom Operator

What does Andy Klein do for a living?

• He is a cameraman.
• He is a boom operator.
• He is a director.
• He is an actor.

What does a boom operator work with?

• Lights
• Sound
• Costumes
• Special effects

Why did Andy choose to be a boom operator?

• He found lighting lessons interesting.
• He loved working with cameras.
• He was interested in the film industry and liked learning about sound.
• He wanted to be an actor but changed his mind.

What was Andy’s first job as a boom operator?

• A Hollywood movie
• A student movie
• A TV commercial
• A reality show

Why is it important to keep the boom out of the camera’s view?

• To make the film look professional
• To prevent it from making noise
• To avoid distracting the actors
• To keep it from breaking

What makes the job physically challenging?

• Running on set all day
• Holding the boom up for hours
• Carrying heavy cameras
• Setting up the lights

What is an important quality of a good boom operator?

• Being good at acting
• Being tall
• Being polite and friendly
• Being a fast runner

How many hours does Andy sometimes work in a week?

• 20 hours
• 40 hours
• 60 hours
• 80 hours

Why does Andy think having another job is a good idea?

• Because being a boom operator is boring
• Because there are times when there is no work
• Because he wants to change careers
• Because he enjoys having a busy schedule

What kind of movies does Andy want to work on in the future?

• Documentaries
• Comedy movies
• Action movies
• Animated movies