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

Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Applied Arts in Film Production Bachelor
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University of the Arts London
London, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Film Practice (BA) Bachelor; Honours
Film and Television (BA) Bachelor; Honours
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University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Drama and Film Bachelor; Honours
Film and Creative Writing Bachelor
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Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

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

Related Program(s):
Video / Film Production Bachelor; Honours
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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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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