Director Of Photography in Toronto

Work setting

• Office
• Production or editing studio
• Motion picture and film industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise in the interpretation and delivery of the performance
• Arrange film segments into sequences to achieve continuity and desired effects
• Coordinate production in various fields including film, television, video game, radio, dance and theatre
• Determine scheduling of production
• Determine treatment and scope of production
• Edit motion picture film based on the director’s vision
• Ensure details follow the project’s original intention
• Oversee the process of hiring actors and crew members for the production
• Supervise staff or team
• Plan, organize and direct the artistic aspects of production
• Oversee the design of sets, costumes, furnishings and props
• Plan and co-ordinate the production of musical recordings
• Co-ordinate and direct the photography of production
• Determine lighting, lenses, camera angles and backgrounds

Experience and specialization

Type of production or direction concentration

• Preproduction direction
• Technical direction
• Postproduction direction

Type of media

• Advertising or communications

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized