Have you ever watched a movie and thought, "How do they do that?"
A cinematographer is the person that makes the magic happen!
You could be the one creating the look, color, and lighting for a scene, if the job is right for you.
What Is A Cinematographer?
A cinematographer creates a film's look, color, and lighting, and frames every scene.
What Do They Do?
A cinematographer is responsible for:
Working closely with the movie's director to execute the director's vision of the story
Camera movement and placement for a scene
Lighting a scene
Managing both camera and lighting crews
Where Do Cinematographers Work?
Cinematographers work on films or television shows. They may work on a film set or in a studio but sometimes they may travel to a specific location like a desert or rainforest to shoot a specific setting for pre-production or post-production.
How Much Do Cinematographers Earn?
The average salary for a cinematographer in the U.S. is $62,000 USD.
The average salary for a cinematographer in Canada is $52,000 CAD.
You'll Enjoy This Career If:
You're interested in HOW a shot visually appears on film.
You're a good storyteller. Cinematographers support the director's vision and help further the story in a movie.
You have good communication skills. Cinematographers must communicate with the director and give direction to both the camera and lighting crews.
You like to travel. Cinematographers often travel to different locations around the world.
Quiz
A cinematographer is responsible for:
Consider Another Career If:
You don't like change. Cinematographers have to adapt and balance many changes daily to support the director's vision.
You'd prefer a 9-5 schedule. Cinematographers often work at all hours of the day. You might have to be up early to film a sunrise or work late into the evening.
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