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

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Film Studies Bachelor
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The University of Queensland
Brisbane, AU

Related Program(s):
Film and Television Studies Bachelor
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Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Digital Cinematography Diploma; Advanced
Post Production Post-diploma
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Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Applied Arts in Film Production Bachelor
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Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, CA

Related Program(s):
Art History and Film Studies (BFA) Bachelor
Film Production (BFA) Bachelor
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Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Image Arts: Film (BFA) Bachelor
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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