1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 2 Professionals >> 25 Social, Arts and Miscellaneous Professionals >> 253 Artists and Related Professionals >> 2536 Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors >> 2536-15 Director of Photography

2536-15	Director of Photography
	Cinematographer

Plans, directs and coordinates filming to control the quality and style of photography in films and videos.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.

Tasks Include:

confers with the Film or Television Director regarding the filming of scenes
surveys sets or locations, observes effects of lighting, measures lighting levels and coordinates changes prior to filming
selects cameras, accessories, equipment and film stock
determines lighting, film, shutter angles, filter factors, camera distance, depth of field and focus, angles of view and other variables
instructs Camera Operators regarding camera set-up, angles, distances, movement and other variables
signals cues to start and stop filming
views films and videos after processing and makes adjustments to produce desired effects