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Director Of Photography

ANZSCO 212313

Employed

540

Part-time share

41%

Female share

9%

Median age

38 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Cinematographers plan, direct and coordinate filming to control the quality and style of photography in films or videos.

What they typically do

  • Determines lighting, film, shutter angles, filter factors, camera distance, depth of field and focus, angles of view and other variables to achieve desired mood and effect.
  • Views film and video tape to evaluate and select scenes and determine which scenes need to be re-shot.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
40.6%
VIC
30.5%
QLD
14.2%
WA
5.1%
SA
4.8%
TAS
2.6%
ACT
2.4%
NT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Director Of Photography.