The job of a cinematographer, or director of photography, is largely to bring a story from a script to life on the screen. Cinematographers are in charge of which cameras and lenses to use, how to light a shot, and how the camera behaves. As a cinematographer, you will work with a director and the crew to tell a story as you see it. You direct a camera like a director directs actors. Becoming a cinematographer isn't an easy task. It takes years of study, practice, and networking. In addition to a lifetime of learning. If you are passionate about becoming a cinematographer your best bet is go to school, get a camera and start shooting, and network.
