Cinematographer
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 23Cultural and Social Professionals
- Minor group
- 231Arts and Media Professionals
- Unit group
- 2314Media Directors and Designers
Description
Plans, directs and coordinates lighting, camera angles, movement and composition for films and videos.
Alternative titles
- Director of Photography
Unit group
2314 · Media Directors and DesignersDescription
Direct the artistic, creative and technical aspects of film, television, audio and live performance productions.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 1
Australia
1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Plans and organises the visual aspects of film or video productions
- Determines the lighting, camera angles and composition for each scene
- Collaborates with the director and other members of the production team to achieve the desired visual style
- Selects and operates cameras, lenses, filters and other equipment to capture high-quality footage
- Supervises the work of camera operators and other members of the camera crew
- Reviews and approves the final footage, including colour grading, to ensure that it meets the artistic and technical requirements
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/23/231/2314
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.