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ANZSCO 212313Updated 2026-01-29
Director of Photography
National shortage level: Low
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 105k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2020
Salary range: AUD 94k-AUD 115k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
40.6%
NSW
30.5%
VIC
14.2%
QLD
Education mix
30.9%
bachelor degree
20.6%
advanced diploma/ diploma
19.9%
year 12
Role overview
Cinematographers plan, direct and coordinate filming to control the quality and style of photography in films or videos.
What you 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.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (30.9%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • 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.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2020
Annual median: AUD 105k
Range: AUD 94k-AUD 115k