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

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Advanced VFX (Virtual Production) Diploma
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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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George Brown Polytechnic
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Video Design and Production Diploma
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Yorkville University - Ontario Campus
Concord, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Creative Arts - Toronto Bachelor
Bachelor of Creative Arts - Online Bachelor; Online
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University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Film and Creative Writing Bachelor
Drama and Film Bachelor; Honours
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SUNY Oswego
Oswego, New York, US

Related Program(s):
Cinema and Screen Studies (BA) 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