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

Memorial University – St. John’s Campus
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, CA

Related Program(s):
Stage and Screen Technique Diploma
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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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University of the Arts London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Film Practice (BA) Bachelor; Honours
Film and Television (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Video Production Diploma; University Transfer
Film and Motion Design -- Media Fundamentals Diploma; Co-op
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Husson University
Bangor, Maine, US

Related Program(s):
Video / Film Production Bachelor; Honours
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University of Cambridge Postgraduate Study
Cambridge, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Film and Screen Studies by Advanced Study Master
Film and Screen Studies Master
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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