Cinematographers

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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

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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York University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Screenwriting & Creative Producing (BFA) Bachelor
Film Studies and Creative Media Industries (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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University of Sussex
Brighton, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Drama and Film Studies Bachelor; Honours
Art History and Film Studies Bachelor; Honours
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Toronto Film School
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Film and TV Production Diploma
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Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
New Media + Sound Art (Bachelor of Media Arts) Bachelor
2D + Experimental Animation (Bachelor of Media Arts) Bachelor
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Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Film 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