AP Media is a creative media tech company that represents a new multi-disciplinary intersection point in the industry. At a time when audiences are craving for more immersive digital content, we are here to provide the technical expertise, experimental thinking and marketing innovation brands need to thrive.
We aim to make futurealistic experiences across a spectrum of domains, from real-time 3D set mapping, virtual and hybrid activations to interactive live streaming, immersive multimedia and experiential marketing.
We want to make these experiences accessible to everyone. To do that, we help connect the dots across six key dimensions for new brand opportunities you can create today.
We are looking for an open-minded, proactive, resourceful and dynamic individual, to join as a Virtual Production Camera Technician
Job Description:
• Set up, configure, operate, and perform
preventive maintenance on all studio and virtual production equipment,
including cameras, LED/VP processing units, tracking systems, video routers,
and AV infrastructure, ensuring every system is production-ready and
functioning reliably.
• Troubleshoot camera and imaging
equipment and provide clear technical reports to the Studio Manager and
manufacturers to support timely issue resolution and minimise downtime.
• Maintain system performance by updating
firmware and software across all devices and ensuring compatibility with
real-time production workflows.
• Ensure that all technical equipment
meets operational and safety standards, with minimal disruption to studio
activities and production schedules.
• Read, interpret, and design camera and
signal-flow diagrams, supporting clear and efficient routing for both physical
and virtual production environments.
• Manage and route video signals,
including split camera feeds, genlock, timecode, and data lines, ensuring
synchronised and stable connections during shoots.
• Apply strong knowledge of professional
video standards, including HD-SDI, DisplayPort, HDMI, RAW workflows, colour
metadata, and data-wrangling practices used in virtual production and broadcast
pipelines.
• Maintain and support Virtual Production
systems, including tracking objects, markers, cabling, power management, and
full AV signal flow across the LED volume.
• Assist the camera crew with calibration
workflows, including lens calibration, spatial calibration, and mounting of
virtual production tracking hardware on set.
• Troubleshoot video feeds, tracking
stability, and calibration issues in collaboration with the Virtual Production
team to maintain accurate real-time rendering and scene playback.
• Communicate changeover updates, camera
configuration changes, and system status to the Virtual Production team to
ensure smooth transitions and operational clarity.
• Continuously develop skills and stay
updated on new technologies, maintaining a forward-thinking and adaptable
approach to evolving industry tools and workflows.
• Proficient in video editing, supporting
quick reviews, technical tests, and content preparation when required.
