Director Of Photography Science & Engineering Professionals

The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.

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The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.

The characteristics and usage of different tools that stimulate the sight and audio senses.

Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.

Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.

Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.

Inspect and amend the scenery and set-dressing to make sure the visual quality is optimal with in constraints of time, budget and manpower.

Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.

Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.

Design the right atmosphere and an aesthetically appealing film with light. Give instructions on which equipment, settings, and cues should be used.

Supervise the camera crew to make sure they use the right equipment, angles, frames, shots, etc., according to the creative vision.

Supervise the creation of sound and decide which music and sounds to use for the movie and theatre production.

Watch raw scenes and shots after shooting to ensure quality. Decide which shots will be used and what needs to be edited.

Work together with the motion picture editing team during post-production. Make sure the finished product is according to specifications and creative vision.

Consult with the pre-production team about expectations, requirements, budget, etc.

The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.

The recording of moving images without using tape, but by storing these digital videos on optical disks, hard drives, and other digital storage devices.

The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.

The different techniques to develop photographic film such as chromogenic positive, Kodachrome and autotype.

Attend rehearsals in order to adapt sets, costumes, make-up, lighting, camera set up, etc.

Use specialised software to edit video images for use in an artistic production.

Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.

Capture moving images with a camera. Operate the camera skilfully and safely to obtain high quality material.

Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process. Edit the footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as colour correction and effects, speed …

Read a playbook or film script, not only as literature, but identifying, actions, emotional states, evolution of characters, situations, different sets and locations, etc.

Adjust lens apertures, shutter speeds and camera focus.

Put cameras in place and prepare them for use.

Adapt a script and, if the play is newly written, work with the writer or collaborate with playwrights.

Manage the process of hiring human resources, from identifying potential candidates to assessing the adequacy of their profiles to the vacancy.

Plan meetings with sponsors and event organisers to discuss and monitor upcoming events.

Supervise script preparation, maintenance, and distribution for all productions.

Work with writers through workshops or script development schemes.