• Application Deadline:
• Position: Cinematographer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

About the job

The cinematographer must understand video production well, including reading scripts, video editing, and camera operation for recording live events and small-scale video productions like documentaries, live events, short films, legal depositions, weddings, birthday parties, sports events, commercials, and training videos.

To be successful as a cinematographer, you should be detail-oriented and demonstrate good creative intelligence, including:

• Creative visual skills.


• Good knowledge of camera and lighting equipment and technologies.


• An interest in photography, film, and digital video.


• Good communication skills.


• The ability to give instructions clearly and accurately.


• Manipulate and edit film pieces in a way that is invisible to the audience


• Take a brief to grasp the production team’s needs and specifications


• Review shooting script and raw material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution to continuity


• Trim footage segments and put together the sequence of the film


• Input music, dialogues, graphics, and effects


• Create rough and final cuts


• Ensure logical sequencing and smooth running


• Consult with stakeholders from production to the post-production process


• The cinematographer job description should include these common skills and qualifications:


• Extensive experience working in the video production industry.


• The ability to work long hours and spend time away from home.


• A passion for film, a good eye for detail, and excellent hand-eye coordination.


• Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g., Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects, and Final Cut)


• Demonstrable video editing ability with a strong portfolio


• Thorough knowledge of timing, motivation, and continuity