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Television, video,
and motion picture camera operators
produce images that tell a story,
inform, entertain an audience, or
record an event. Making of commercial
quality movies and video programs
requires technical expertise and creativity.
Producing successful images requires
choosing and presenting interesting
material, selecting appropriate equipment
and applying a good eye and steady
hand to assure smooth natural movement
of the camera.
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Technical expertise, a “good eye”,
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Cinematographers need good
eyesight, artistic ability, and hand-eye
coordination. They should be patient, accurate,
and detail-oriented. They also should have
good communication skills, and, if needed,
the ability to hold a camera by hand for
extended periods. Cinematographers who operate
their own businesses, or freelance, need
business skills as well as talent. One-fourth
of camera operators are self-employed. Some
self-employed Cinematographers, contract
with television networks, documentary or
independent filmmakers, advertising agencies,
trade shows or convention sponsors to do
individual projects for a predetermined
fee, often at a daily rate. Most salaried
Cinematographers are employed by television
broadcasting stations or motion picture
studios & production houses. Half of
the salaried film and video editors work
for motion picture studios & production
houses.
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Cinematographers in entry-level
jobs learn to set up lights, camera, and
other equipment. They may receive routine
assignments requiring camera adjustments
or decisions on what subject matter to capture.
Cinematographers in the film and television
industries usually are hired for a project
based on recommendations from individuals
such as producers, directors of photography,
and camera assistants from previous projects,
or through interviews with the producer.
ENG and studio camera operators who work
for television affiliates usually start
in small markets to gain experience.
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Employment of Cinematographers
is expected to grow faster than the average
for all occupations through 2010. Rapid
expansion of the entertainment market, especially
motion picture production and distribution,
will spur growth for camera operators. In
addition, computer and Internet services
provide new outlets for interactive productions.
Cinematographers will be needed to film
made-for-the Internet broadcasts such as
live music videos, digital movies, sports,
and general information or entertainment
programming. These images can be delivered
directly into the home either on compact
discs or over the Internet.
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Cinematographers, have
a bright future in years to come. They can
expect to earn a few thousand to a seven
figure amount for a film. Digital Academy
– The Film School could be your best
bet to learn this great art of controlling
light, shadow and forms etc.
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