The document provides information about the role and responsibilities of a director of photography. It discusses how the director of photography works closely with the director and crew to create the visual style and look of a film. Key responsibilities include overseeing camera operators, lighting, choosing equipment, and creating a storyboard. It also notes that historically, very few women have held the role of director of photography, comprising just 4% of members of industry organizations. The average salary for the role in the UK is listed as £48,700.
2. Info-graphic Research:
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Director of Photography:
Task/Responsibilities
-The director of photography works closely with the director, film and lighting crew to create the ‘look’ of the film.
-They mange all aspects of filming including (but not limited to) Reviewing footage, ordering and overseeing equipment
and working to give film a visual identity by overseeing any camera operators on set and you as the DOP (director of
photography) operating the ‘main camera’ meaning you will be the visual driver of key scenes and moments of the film
ensuring it will make the audience feel a certain intended emotion of love, hate, fear, anger or more.
-creating a story board for the films narrative.
- Choosing the cameras and lenses and if the movie should be shot on film or digitally.
3. Info-graphic Research:
Gender Gap
- Since 1979 fewer than 20 women have been invited to the ASC.
- Women only make up 4% of Cinematographers/DOPs. In the ACS. And globally fewer than 2% of DOP’s are
women.
- However now’s the time both the ASC and the Cinematographers Guild are trying to recruit more women
and encourage diversity.
Salary
- The average salary of a Director of photography is in the UK is £48,700.
Location
- The DOP can be required to work in a studio, outside on a shot or even abroad in other
countries.
Academic requirements
- A DOP will most like to be required to have a degree in any of the following subjects;
stills, photography, drama, art, or film studies.
4. Info-graphic Research:
Required Skills
- Thorough understanding of lighting techniques, light colour, shade and manipulation.
- An eye for detail and a mind for fast invention.
- Strong leadership and communicational skills.
6. Info-graphic Bibliography:
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ANON. (2017). Cinematographer. Available: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinematographer. Last accessed 12/09/2017.
ANON. (2017). Director Of Photography. Available:
http://creativeskillset.org/creative_industries/film/job_roles/759_director_of_photography. Last accessed 12/09/2017.
ANON. (). Cinematography Career and Training Facts. Available:
http://learn.org/articles/Cinematography_Career_and_Training_FAQs.html. Last accessed 12/09/2017.
Jack Picone. (2014). How To Work Your Way Up To Director of Photography. Available: https://www.nyfa.edu/student-
resources/work-way-director-photography/. Last accessed 12/09/2017.
7. Info-graphic Bibliography:
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Nate Jones. (2015). The Gender Gap for Cinematographers Is Even Worse Than It Is for Writers and Directors. Available:
http://www.vulture.com/2015/09/gender-gap-for-cinematographers-is-terrible.html. Last accessed 13/09/2017.
David Robb. (2015). Female Cinematographers A Rarity In Hollywood. Available: http://deadline.com/2015/09/american-society-
of-cinematographers-asc-women-members-1201546540/. Last accessed 13/09/2017.
ANON. (.). DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY. Available:
http://www.jobzoo.co.uk/choosing_a_job/job_path/film/jobs/director_of_photography/salary/. Last accessed 13/09/2017.
ANON. (.). Cinematographer. Available: https://myjobsearch.com/careers/cinematographer.html. Last accessed 13/09/2017.
Jourdan Aldredge. (2016). What does a director of Photography do?. Available: https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/what-does-
a-director-of-photography-do/. Last accessed 13/09/2017.
ANON. (.). How To become a cinematographer.. Available: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-
jobs/job-profile/cinematographer. Last accessed 13/09/2017.
ANON. (2014). What percentage of a UK film crew is female?What percentage of a UK film crew is female?. Available:
https://stephenfollows.com/percentage-uk-film-crew-female/. Last accessed 14/09/2017.
ANON. (.). What Is A Storyboard And Why Do You Need One?. Available: https://resources.goanimate.com/what-is-a-storyboard-
and-why-do-you-need-one/. Last accessed 15/09/2017.
13. Client research:
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Things to consider:
Who is your client, what do they make, how do they advertise their products?
Remember the key things we looked at earlier in the project such as narrative, lines of appeal and persuasion.
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14. Client research:
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Who is your client, what do they make, how do they advertise their products?
Remember the key things we looked at earlier in the project such as narrative, lines of appeal and persuasion.
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15. Client research:
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Who is your client, what do they make, how do they advertise their products?
Remember the key things we looked at earlier in the project such as narrative, lines of appeal and persuasion.
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16. Client research:
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Who is your client, what do they make, how do they advertise their products?
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17. Client research:
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Who is your client, what do they make, how do they advertise their products?
Remember the key things we looked at earlier in the project such as narrative, lines of appeal and persuasion.
Use screen shots, images and links to help show your research.
18. Client research:
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Who is your client, what do they make, how do they advertise their products?
Remember the key things we looked at earlier in the project such as narrative, lines of appeal and persuasion.
Use screen shots, images and links to help show your research.
19. Market research:
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What market is your client part of, who is their competition?
20. Market research:
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What market is your client part of, who is their competition?
21. Audience research:
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23. Audience research:
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24. Idea Generation:
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25. Idea Generation:
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26. Idea Generation:
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27. Idea Generation:
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28. Individual Idea:
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29. Group Idea:
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30. Planning Docs (TV Advert):
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31. Planning Docs (Advergame):
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