Director of photography
Also searched as: Director de fotografía
Code 2654.1.3
What does a Director of photography do?
Directors of photography are responsible for the visual interpretation of the script and all photography components of the film, including framing, colouring, lightning, style and locations. They create the visual look of the film or television programme and select the filming equipment, including the lens and filters. Directors of photography manage the visual equipment operators and lighting technicians. They work together with the video and motion picture director to achieve the desired effect.
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Essential skills
Knowledge
- cinematography
- audiovisual equipment
- photography
- film production process
- lighting techniques
Skills and competences
- adapt to type of media
- work with motion picture editing team
- consult with production director
- develop creative ideas
- design lighting
- study media sources
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- watch scenes
Transversal competences
- analyse a script
- work with pre-production team
- finish project within budget
- ensure visual quality of the set
- follow work schedule
- supervise camera crew
- supervise sound production
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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences