| Job Title |
Photographer, Still |
| Job Description |
Photographs Subjects, Using Still Cameras, Color Or
Black-and-white Film, And Variety Of Photographic Accessories:
Selects And Assembles Equipment According To Subject Material,
Anticipated Conditions, And Knowledge Of Function And
Limitations Of Various Types Of Cameras, Lenses, Films, And
Accessories. Views Subject And Setting And Plans Composition,
Camera Position, And Camera Angle To Produce Desired Effect.
Arranges Subject Material, Poses Subject, Or Maneuvers Into
Position To Take Candid Photo. Estimates Or Measures Light
Level, Using Light Meter Or Creates Artificial Lighting With
Flash Units, Lights, And Lighting Equipment. Adjusts Lens
Aperture And Shutter Speed Based On Combination Of Factors, Such
As Lighting, Depth Of Field, Subject Motion, And Film Speed.
Determines Subject-to-lens Distance, Using Tape Measure, Range
Finder, Ground Glass, Or Reflex Viewing System To Adjust Focus.
Positions Camera And Trips Shutter To Expose Film. May Calculate
Variables, Such As Exposure Time, Exposure Interval, Filter
Effect, And Color Temperature Using Tables, Standard Formulas,
And Mechanical Or Electronic Measuring Instruments. May Make
Adjustments To Camera, Lens, Or Equipment To Compensate For
Factors, Such As Distorted Perspective And Parallax. May Design,
Build, Arrange, Or Secure Properties And Settings To Be Used As
Background For Subject Material. May Direct Activities Of Other
Workers. May Mix Chemicals, Process Film And Photographic Paper,
And Make Contact And Enlarged Prints. May Spot And Retouch
Prints And Negatives. May Conceive And Plan Photographic
Sequence For Effective Presentation. May Specialize In
Particular Type Of Photography, Such As Illustrative, Fashion,
Architectural, Or Portrait. May Be Required To Have Detailed
Knowledge Of Use And Characteristics Of Various Types Of Film,
Including Specialty Films, Such As Infrared.
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