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

Capilano University
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Grip Work for Digital Imaging and Film Certificate
Lighting for Digital Imaging and Film Certificate
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University of Birmingham - Postgraduate Study
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Film Studies Master
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Sheridan College
Oakville, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Advanced Television and Film Post-diploma
Film and Television Bachelor; Honours
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University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Honours Arts and Business Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Honours Arts Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Advanced VFX (Virtual Production) Diploma
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Long Island University
Brooklyn, New York, US

Related Program(s):
Film (BFA) Bachelor
Film and Television (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