Cinematographers

(NOC 5131)
+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

Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Film Studies Bachelor; Honours
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Husson University
Bangor, Maine, US

Related Program(s):
Video / Film Production Bachelor; Honours
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RMIT University
Melbourne CBD, AU

Related Program(s):
Photography Bachelor; Honours
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Toronto Film School
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Film Production Diploma
Video Production Diploma; Online
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Bangor University
Bangor, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Creative Technologies (BSc) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Music and Film (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Capilano University - Squamish Campus
Squamish, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Outdoor Filmmaking Certificate Certificate
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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