Cinematographers

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+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

Capilano University
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Documentary Certificate  Certificate
Indigenous Digital Filmmaking Diploma Diploma
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University of Bristol
Bristol, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Film and English (BA) Bachelor
Film and Television (MA) Master
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Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Cultural Studies - Specialization in Film & Media (B.A.) Bachelor; Honours
Cultural Studies - Specialization in Film & Media (B.A.) Bachelor
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University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Drama and Film Bachelor; Honours
Film and Creative Writing Bachelor
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King's College London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Comparative Literature with Film Studies (BA) Bachelor; Honours
English with Film Studies (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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University of Worcester
Worcester, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Media and Film Studies Bachelor; Honours
Filmmaking and Screenwriting Bachelor; Honours
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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