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Cinematographers


Cinematographers plan, direct and coordinate filming to control the quality and style of photography in films or videos.

What the job involves

  • Determines lighting, film, shutter angles, filter factors, camera distance, depth of field and focus, angles of view and other variables to achieve desired mood and effect

  • Views film and video tape to evaluate and select scenes and determine which scenes need to be re-shot