The cinematographer is the person who is responsible for getting the film on-screen visually from papers.He/she works with the director and the screenwriter to shoot the film according to the requirement of the story.
Who is a cinematographer?
A cinematographer or DOP(Director of Photography) is a person who is the head of the camera and lighting department. A cinematographer is one of the key members of the film unit. The vision of the director &screenwriter is turned into a film on-screen with the help of a cinematographer. Shooting a film is a major part of the production which is done by the DOP and his team.
How much does a cinematographer earn?
A cinematographer who is new to the business is paid Rs. 94,000 Rs. 1,00,000 every year.As the cinematographer turns out to be progressively encountered, his/her pay ascends to Rs. 500,000 Rs. 600,000 per year. Gradually the compensation depends on the task on which the cinematographer is dealing with.
What skills does it take to be a Cinematographer?
Camera, Lighting, and Computer skills are major technological skills that a cinematographer should be handy with. A cinematographer also needs to have a vision and imagination to envision what the camera shot will look like before it is captured.
Along with this hard work, passion, dedication, determination, communication skills, and creativity are all the skills that one will need in order to become a cinematographer.
What does the job of a cinematographer entail?
The most important thing is analyzing the screenplay, characters, and story structure and deciding on a visual approach with the director.
Acquiring and sourcing required equipment, tools, and crew members according to the budget given.
Manage research regarding available locations, props, and weather conditions at the prospective film sites.
Visiting locations and taking a series of test shots before deciding on the angles, filers, film stock, framing, equipment, lighting, and techniques that will be used to create the desired atmosphere of the film.
Approving costumes, make-up, and hair, as well as the color and textures used on set.
Training crew to safely use new and modified equipment.
Attending cast rehearsals and providing advice where appropriate.
Working with the post-production team to ensure the desired effects are preserved and that the mood of the film is maintained.
Desired Qualifications of a Cinematographer?
While educational requirements in this artistic field are not set in stone, earning a bachelor's degree in film or cinematography is typical. Cinematography programs may also be found at the certificate and associate's degree levels.
Some Notable Indian Cinematographer
Santosh Sivan
P. C. Sreeram
Anil Mehta
B. R. Vijayalakshmi
Balu Mahendra
Ravi Varman
Priya Seth
S. Thirunavukkarasu
Ravi K. Chandran
Rajeev Ravi
Deepti Gupta
Sudeep Chatterjee
Subrata Mitra
Anjuli Shukla
Ashok Mehta
Govind Nihalani
Ashok Kumar
K. S. Prasad
Cinematographer Association and Unions in India
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