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

Liberty University - School of Graduate Studies
Lynchburg, Virginia, US

Related Program(s):
Promotion and Video Content (M.A.) Master; Online
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Lakehead University - Orillia
Orillia, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Media, Film and Communications Bachelor; Honours
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Yorkville University - Ontario Campus
Concord, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Creative Arts - Toronto Bachelor
Bachelor of Creative Arts - Online Bachelor; Online
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University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Film Bachelor; Honours
Natural History and Media Bachelor; Honours
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Film and Media Production Diploma
Music, Media and Film Foundations Certificate
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York University
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Cinema & Media Arts: Production Bachelor
Cinema & Media Arts: Screenwriting 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