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  • Giám đốc Nhiếp ảnh
  • DP
  • DoP
  • Quay phim
  • Director of Cinematography
  • Chief Cinematographer
Mô tả công việc

A Director of Photography is the “second-in-command” on a production set underneath the Director, and tends to run the artistic and technical sides of the operation to fit the Director’s vision. The camera, lighting & electric and the grip (set-building) departments are all generally overseen by the Director of Photography, and prior to filming the job entails planning shots, visiting locations and ordering and testing equipment. After filming, a Director of Photography tends to review gathered footage with the Director.

Các khía cạnh bổ ích của sự nghiệp

“Getting paid to be a storyteller. Being an artist. Working in the film industry. Being in a creative field. Deciding what a film looks like, its visual aesthetic. Experimenting with new camera and lens technology. The feeling of watching a film, music video, commercial, etc, and thinking ‘Wow, I filmed that. It looks great.’ Solving different challenges, whether it's a tricky camera move or figuring out how to rig a light or hide it somewhere in the scene.” - Alexxiss Jackson

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The specifics of what a Director of Photography does on a day-to-day basis can vary based on what medium they’re producing for.

“There isn't really a typical day, which is part of what I love about it. If a project is in pre-production, I may be reading a script, selecting which camera and lens package we're going to use, or even watching a movie that serves as a visual reference for the look the director wants to go for. If the project is in production, I'm on set. But that doesn't always look the same. In its most basic form, I am usually operating the camera on a production, whether it's a narrative film, documentary, commercial, music video, TV show segment, etc.” - Alexxis Jackson

Các kỹ năng cần thiết trong công việc
  • Kỹ năng giao tiếp
  • Quản lý thời gian
  • Lãnh đạo
  • Phối hợp
  • Học tập tích cực
  • Camera Operation
  • Kỹ năng CNTT
  • Critical, Artistic Vision
  • Interpreting Scripts/Ideas from Director
Các loại việc làm

Any camera-based production in the entertainment industry, including:

  • Television
  • Movies
  • Quảng cáo
  • Tài liệu
  • Music Videos
Xu hướng ngành hiện tại
  • Constantly evolving technology, such as the development of 8K resolution cameras
  • Productions with heavier reliance on visual effects
  • Developing high definition, High Dynamic Range (HDR) programming
  • Some productions shifting to a more online-focused, multimedia audience and style
Những người trong sự nghiệp này thích làm những điều gì khi họ còn trẻ...
  • Watching lots of media content (movies, television, online videos, music videos, etc.)
  • Also discussing that content with others, either from a fan perspective or a critical perspective to learn more about best practices
  • Creating products for an online outlet such as YouTube or Instagram
Giáo dục và đào tạo cần thiết
  • Directors of Photography (aka “DPs” or Cinematographers) usually hold a bachelor’s in a field such as Film and Television, photography, or similar studies
  • Many film schools such as New York Film Academy offer short, intense cinematography training programs lasting a year or two, as well as offering a full degree programs
  • Sample courses include:
    • 35mm Cinematography    
    • Advanced Motion Picture Camera Technique
    • Cinematography Production Lab
    • Film Craft    
    • Fundamentals of Lighting
    • Grip and Electric    
    • Optics of Lenses & Cameras
    • Hậu kỳ 
    • Production Design
    • Production Workshops
    • Stage Lighting Workshop    
    • Still Photography Workshop
    • The Visual Screenplay    
  • Some Directors of Photography have years of experience working on film or television sets in other roles, including as interns, grips, electricians, or production assistants
  • Directors of Photography should be familiar with a wide range of production types, from motion pictures and television shows to documentaries, music videos, commercials, and even print ads
Hoạt động giải trí ở trường trung học và đại học
  • Tham gia các khóa học về nghệ thuật, tiếng Anh, viết, thiết kế và nhiếp ảnh
  • Tham gia các câu lạc bộ nghe nhìn để có được trải nghiệm thực tế
  • Watch a variety of production types, including films, TV shows, commercials, etc., and pay attention to how scenes are lit and how visual storytelling elements work 
  • Bắt đầu làm phim ngắn của bạn cho YouTube hoặc Vimeo. Tìm kiếm bạn bè và thành viên cộng đồng muốn tham gia các dự án của bạn!
  • Create a cinematographer’s reel to serve as your calling card. Post it online and keep your compilation footage updated as you improve your craft. Make sure you have rights in advance
  • Mượn hoặc thuê máy quay video, thiết bị âm thanh và thiết bị chiếu sáng khi bạn tiết kiệm để mua bộ dụng cụ của riêng mình
  • Read about the key players you may interact with, such as directors, producers, actors, stunt people, crew members, and design teams
  • Advertise your freelance DP services in the local area or online 
  • Tham dự các liên hoan phim và các sự kiện mở của trường điện ảnh
  • Tiếp tục trau dồi kỹ năng của bạn và xem xét các thay đổi trong công nghệ và kỹ thuật
  • Network your tail off and try to make as many industry contacts as you can
  • Áp dụng cho thực tập phim cho đến khi bạn hạ cánh!
  • Nghiên cứu sách, bài báo và video hướng dẫn (xem danh sách Tài nguyên > trang web của chúng tôi)
  • Interview a working Director of Photography or watch video interviews
  • Làm việc với các nhà làm phim độc lập trong các dự án nhỏ hơn. Tình nguyện nếu họ không có ngân sách để trang trải tiền lương của bạn!
  • Tham gia các tổ chức chuyên nghiệp để mở rộng mạng lưới của bạn khi bạn học hỏi và xây dựng danh tiếng của mình 
Lộ trình điển hình
Director of Photography Roadmap
Làm thế nào để có được công việc đầu tiên của bạn
  • Working an internship, or becoming a production assistant on a project, is often the easiest way to get started
  • Production assistants tend to have experiences across a set, with the camera, lighting and grip departments that are all overseen by a Director of Photography, giving an aspiring DP more knowledge of the entire process to use in a directorial role
  • If you attend a film school, speak with your career center or program coordinators about how to connect with recruiters and companies
    Join the International Cinematographers Guild when you’re eligible 
    Move to where the most movie and TV jobs are! Per BLS, the states with the highest employment for these film jobs are California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Georgia
  • Check out film job sites and forums as well as portals such as Indeed, Simply Hired, and Glassdoor
  • Hỏi các giáo sư, người giám sát và đồng nghiệp của bạn xem họ có đóng vai trò là tài liệu tham khảo cá nhân không 
  • Tham dự các sự kiện làm phim để tiếp xúc và gặp gỡ những người mới
Phẩm chất của những người leo lên bậc thang
  • Strong people skills and conscientious organization of a myriad of activities going on on-set with cameras, lighting, set direction, etc.
  • Being able to work under pressure, with budget and time constraints depending on the project
    • Particularly when those constraints intersect with environmental concerns like rain when shooting outdoors
  • Willingness to travel for work, shooting on location or touring a finished product
  • Working through long, irregular work weeks that often include evenings, weekends and holidays
  • A strong artistic vision
Làm thế nào để tìm một người cố vấn
  • Working smaller jobs/internships producing the kind of content one is interested in can open opportunities to network
  • Reaching out to individuals who work as DPs and asking questions
Công cụ/Tài nguyên được đề xuất

Tổ chức

Trang web/Blog

Tạp chí

Tài nguyên

Film Schools

Sách vở

Kế hoạch B
  • Alternating between different entertainment mediums, possibly freelancing (for film, television, music videos, etc.)
    • Possibly pivoting into other roles on a production set like acting, writing or editing
  • Other on-air productions such as televised news
  • Creating web series for oneself or a larger group on sites like YouTube
  • Working for mediums such as animation or video game productions which still require knowledge of cinematography to compose shots
  • Teaching in general education programs/film schools
  • Creating videos/advertisements for local businesses, bands, artists, etc.
Lời khuyên

“Working in any creative field can be hard, because it’s not always as much of a straight line as ‘go to school, get this degree, get a job at this company.’ It takes a lot of hard work, a strong network and a lot of diligence. But if you can make it, you can spend your life doing something fun that you love.

Also, never stop learning. That’s a good practice in general, but especially for a career path like this where there is always new technology coming out.” - Alexxiss Jackson

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