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

Regent's University London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Film Production and Marketing Master
Film and Screen Production Bachelor; Honours
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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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RMIT University
Melbourne CBD, AU

Related Program(s):
Photography Bachelor; Honours
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York University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Cinema & Media Arts: Production Bachelor
Cinema & Media Arts: Screenwriting Bachelor
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Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Applied Arts in Film Production 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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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