Cinematographers

(NOC 5131)
+12.42%
 

What do Cinematographers do?

Cinematographers work in television and film. They manage the art or technique of shooting motion pictures, which may involved the choice of film, camera, angle and lens.

How to become: Cinematographers

In general, you usually need a university degree, college diploma or other post-secondary specialized training in your area of work.

You may need experience and to be able to demonstrate directing, creative or performing skills.

You may need membership in a related guild or union.

Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 1 in 10 has a graduate degree.

Where to study for a career as: Cinematographers

Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Film and Television Production Diploma; Co-op; Advanced
Bachelor of Film and Media Production Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Image Arts: Film (BFA) Bachelor
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University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, England, GB

Related Program(s):
English Literature with Film Bachelor; Honours
Philosophy and Film Bachelor; Honours
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Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Film Studies (BA) + Diploma, Vancouver Film School Bachelor; Honours
Film Studies (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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University of Sunderland - Postgraduate Study
Sunderland, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Journalism / Journalism (Sports) MA Master
Media Production (Film and Television) MA Master
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Advanced VFX (Virtual Production) Diploma
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Cinematographers make?

Low:
$36,400
Average:
$65,333
High:
$98,010

Job openings for Cinematographers

Job Seekers:
11,500
Job Openings:
11,400