Cinematographer

Job Description

We are searching for a skilled and innovative cinematographer to join our team. The cinematographer’s responsibilities include reading scripts and liaising with the director and visiting locations to take test shots. You should suggest suitable lighting, angles, filters, and techniques to the director, and also work with the processing lab and post-production team. To be successful as a cinematographer, you should be detail-oriented and demonstrate good creative intelligence. Outstanding candidates are easily inspired, have a strong vision and the ability to communicate that vision to the director and film crew. Cinematographer Responsibilities: Analysing the screenplay, characters, and story structure and deciding on a visual approach with the director. Conducting research regarding available locations, props, sun position, and weather conditions at the prospective film sites. Visiting locations and taking a series of test shots before deciding on the angles, filters, picture profiles, framing, equipment, lighting, and techniques that will be used to create the desired atmosphere of the film. Approving costumes, make-up, hair, and the color and textures used on set. Working with the post-production team to ensure the desired effects are preserved and the film's mood is maintained. Keeping up-to-date with advances in the film industry and attending workshops and training sessions wherever possible. Meeting with the director to discuss the visual style and storyboarding shots Work with the script supervisor and locations manager to plan each scene and scope out the most effective camera angles Choosing the appropriate lenses, cameras, and lighting for the project Coordinating with the art director to create set designs and props that support the visual look of the film Working with the camera and light crews during production to capture the desired footage and adjust the color and exposure as needed Collaborating with the sound designer to ensure that the sound and visuals work together. Attend rehearsals with the actors Reviewing footage during post-production and making any necessary edits Working with the post-production team to create desire effects and to understand the framing of each shot. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month Benefits: Flexible schedule Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Quarterly bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Dwarka, Delhi - 110075, Delhi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: Higher Secondary(12th Pass) (Preferred) Experience: total work: 1 year (Preferred) Video production: 1 year (Preferred) Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025