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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.
Photo by Natalie Parham on UnsplashWhat 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
Did you know?
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.
Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash
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:
The cinematographer has a lot of responsibilities. They need to work with a director to know where to place a camera and how a scene should be lit.
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.
Take Action
Photo by Steven Van on UnsplashDoes being a cinematographer sound like an interesting career to you?
It does? Great! Then:
This Byte has been authored by
Jes Thompson
Learning Designer