director-of-photography/references/profile.md

Occupation profile — director of photography

• ESCO URI: http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6ba25e0f-7fb8-4879-a1f9-d4f8945966be
• ESCO code: 2654.1.3
• ISCO-08 group: 2654 — Film, stage and related directors and producers

Description (ESCO)

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.

Definition

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Alternative labels

• cinematographer
• photography director
• head of camera and lighting crew
• lighting cameraman
• camera and lighting director
• senior director of photography