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

King's College London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Comparative Literature with Film Studies (BA) Bachelor; Honours
English with Film Studies (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Film Studies (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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Lakehead University - Orillia
Orillia, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Media, Film and Communications Bachelor; Honours
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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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Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Film Studies (BA) + Diploma, Vancouver Film School Bachelor; Honours
Film Studies (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; 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