| Job Title |
Director Of Photography |
| Job Description |
Plans, Directs, And Coordinates Motion Picture Filming:
Confers With Director, Motion Picture (motion Picture) Regarding
Interpretation Of Scene And Desired Effects. Observes Set Or
Location And Reviews Drawings And Other Information Relating To
Natural Or Artificial Conditions To Determine Filming And
Lighting Requirements. Reads Charts And Computes Ratios To
Determine Required Lighting, Film, Shutter Angles, Filter
Factors, Camera Distance, Depth Of Field And Focus, Angles Of
View, And Other Variables To Produce Desired Effects. Confers
With Electrician, Chief (motion Picture) To Establish Lighting
Requirements. Selects Cameras, Accessories, Equipment, And Film
Stock, Utilizing Knowledge Of Filming Techniques, Filming
Requirements, And Computations. Instructs Camera Operators
Regarding Camera Setup, Angles, Distances, Movement, And Other
Variables And Signals Cues For Starting And Stopping Filming.
Surveys Set Or Location For Potential Problems, Observes Effects
Of Lighting, Measures Lighting Levels, And Coordinates Necessary
Changes Prior To Filming. Views Film After Processing And Makes
Adjustments, As Necessary, To Achieve Desired Effects. May
Direct Television Productions Which Utilize Electronic Cameras.
May Specialize In Special Effects And Be Designated Director Of
Photography, Special Effects (motion Picture; Radio-tv Broad.).
|
|
