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Cinematography & Video Production
Courses:
Industry Certificates:
Adobe Certified Professional: After Effects
Adobe Certified Professional: Photoshop
End of Program Assessments:
Cinematography and Video Production
Work Environment:
Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions
How to become a Cinematographer:
Recruiters and hiring managers typically seek candidates with at least a Bachelor's degree when filling this role
Pay:
The entry level salary in Kentucky's Statewide Areas, for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film is $22,880
The median salary is $41,410
The salary for an experienced Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film is $68,000
The statewide entry level salary for all occupations is $22,980
The statewide median salary is $40,180
Job Outlook:
There are 272 people currently employed as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film with a potential for 51 new job openings in the next 5 years.
Other potential jobs/statistics:
Audio and Video Technicians:There are 589 people currently employed as Audio and Video Technicians with a potential for 110 new job openings in the next 5 years.
Broadcast Technicians:There are 292 people currently employed as Broadcast Technicians with a potential for 29 new job openings in the next 5 years.