You can always tell a rookie is the camera operator if he/she
A) zooms all the way out before focusing
B) moves the camera pedestal in a straight line when commanded to "arc."
C) points the lens left when the command is "pan right"
D) zooms out when directed to reduce head room in his/her shot
E) all of the above

Question

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All the options listed are common mistakes made by inexperienced camera operators. A) Incorrect focusing technique, B) Misunderstanding the command to move in an arc, C) Confusing the direction of a pan, and D) Misinterpreting instructions on framing and composition, such as reducing headroom by zooming out instead of adjusting the camera's position or angle.

You Can Always Tell a Rookie Is the Camera Operator