What makes a good camera operator

We had our first insight into camera work in this morning's lecture,so I was interested to see this on the BBC Editors Web Site today.

What makes a good camera operator

1) A good eye. Some have it - some don’t. It’s the ability to spot the telling shot and frame it either beautifully or in a compelling way.

2) Journalistic instinct - filming something to create an arresting narrative.

3) Technical ability - sounds obvious, but frequently they find themselves in some of the most inhospitable conditions on earth. If you can't make the machinery work in those conditions, you’re finished.

4) Bravery - when you’re capturing something important, you are often in dangerous circumstances.