MidGrowing growth
Cinematographer
Paint with light to tell visual stories
$50,000 – $120,000/yrDesign lighting and camera work for film, commercial, and digital video productions.
Highlights
Common tasks
Design lighting setups, select lenses, direct camera crew, and achieve visual tone.
Potential downsides
Irregular project work, physical demands of set life, and equipment rental costs.
Skills
Visual designCreativityPrototypingIdeation
Interests
Creating & designingBuilding productsMedia & entertainment
Industries
Media
Work style
CreativeCollaborativeHands-on
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