[Cannon Australia]
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Vocabulary to learn after watching the video :
- I’m a cinematographer
- I have the absolutely best job in the world
- I do what I love every single day
- A camcorder
- I felt very blessed that I fell into it at a young age
- He’d been shooting films across Australia
- Work for him as a cameraman
- In the wildlife nature field
- Recording this amazing world of ours
- One of the joys of being a cameraman
- Being able to share that vision with other people
- May never actually get to see an elephant in the flesh
- I can see improvements that I’ve made
- Technically and also creatively
- You should never stop pushing yourself
- You can combine your love of those crafts with your personal interests
- The great outdoors
- We’ve only got one life
- You might as well be doing what you love
- I feel so blessed that I can go out there every day and do what I love
Job Profile – Cinematographer :
“A cinematographer or director of photography, also known as DP or DoP, is the head of the camera and lighting crew working on a film or TV set. As a cinematographer you will be responsible for the development, look and feel of the images which will make up the final film.
To do this job you need to have a passion for film and photography. You also need to be a good communicator. If you are creative, have leadership skills and want to work in the film or television industry, then this career could be for you.
A common way into this career is to get experience of camera work by working your way up from a camera operator role. If you have a portfolio of photography or a reel of film work that you have produced yourself, then you could market this to get yourself known.
Your main tasks would include :
- visit a location (known as a recce) before filming to check its suitability, access to facilities and lighting and sound potential
- order filming and lighting equipment
- test equipment such as lenses and filters to check their effect
- manage all aspects of the filming, sometimes operating the camera
- supervise the camera crew to decide on any special camera moves
- work closely with the lighting team to decide on lighting techniques
- review film footage with the director
Skills, interests and qualities
To be a cinematographer, you will typically need :
- a passion for film and photography
- knowledge and experience of camera equipment and lighting techniques
- creative ability with a camera colour
- colour-normal vision
- excellent communication skills
- the ability to work with a wide range of people
- the ability to lead and motivate others
- an eye for detail, and a steady hand
- the ability to work well in a team and also independently
- good IT skills”
Read more @ [National Career Service ]