Knowledge

cinematography

Q: Which occupations require cinematography?

cinematography is essential for video and motion picture director, performance lighting director, director of photography, camera operator, miniature set designer and 1 more occupations.

The science of recording light and electromagnetic radiation in order to create a motion picture. The recording can happen electronically with an image sensor or chemically on light sensitive materials such as film stock.

Alternative Names

shootingphotographycamerawork

Essential for these occupations

cinematography is listed as an essential skill for 6 occupation(s).

video and motion picture director performance lighting director director of photography camera operator miniature set designer set buyer

Optional for these occupations

cinematography is a useful but optional skill for 5 occupation(s).

assistant video and motion picture director audio-visual technician location manager performance lighting technician art director

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Quick Facts

TypeKnowledge

ClassificationESCO

DigitalNo

GreenNo

Essential for6 occupations

Optional for5 occupations

Total occupations11

Alt names3

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