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

Lakehead University - Orillia
Orillia, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Media, Film and Communications Bachelor; Honours
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George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Video Design and Production Diploma
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Bangor University
Bangor, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Creative Studies (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Creative Technologies (BSc) 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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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Film Studies Bachelor
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Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Digital Cinematography Diploma; Advanced
Post Production Post-diploma
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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