Overview
Producers, directors, choreographers and professionals in related occupations oversee and control the technical and artistic aspects of film, television, video game, radio, dance and theatre productions. They are employed by film production companies, radio and television stations, video game companies, broadcast departments, advertising companies, sound recording studios, record production companies and dance companies. They may also be self-employed.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Directors of photography
Coordinate and direct the photography of motion pictures, supervise camera operators and other crews and determine lighting, lenses, camera angles, backgrounds and other elements to achieve desired visual effect.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$51,845
$88,566
$146,654
Usual Hours Worked Weekly: 40.45
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
1,339expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Directors of photography
A university degree or college diploma in film studies or cinematography and experience in camera operation or another technical occupation in video or motion picture production are usually required.
Demonstrated creative ability is required for all occupations in this unit group.
Additional information
Membership in a related guild or union may be required.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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