her relationship to the director. On small projects he may be the grip, camera operator, editor and safety officer. Typically the cinematographer’s duties include planning the shots and camera angles, deciding what cameras and lenses to use, creating lighting effects and composing each scene.
Larger projects such as feature films or documentaries may require the cinematographer to visit shooting locations prior to filming, preparing budgets and attending preproduction meetings. During production he or she may need to attend production meetings and supervise the work of assistants, lighting crews and camera operators.
Salary Information
The majorities of cinematographers are self-employed and work on a contract per project basis. Camera operators earn between ,710 and ,440 per year. Cinematographers on large budget projects and some television series