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Film and Photography - Quick Tips to Careers

Introduction

Working in film and photography requires a keen eye, attention to detail, and being able to tell a good visual story. You should have strong artistic skills and a well-rounded liberal arts education. You should also have an understanding of new technologies. Film careers include acting, directing, editing, producing, and screen writing. Photography careers include working for newspapers, magazines, wire services, agencies and freelancing.

Career-Related Skills

  • Good eye and attention to detail
  • Ability to tell a good visual story
  • Gathering, interpreting and synthesizing information
  • Ability to work in teams and independently
This guide contains only a partial list of related occupations in Film and Photography. In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through your college course work, you may also need to acquire career related work experience, additional work related skills and/or additional education.

Some Related Occupations

Film Actor/Actress
Animation Designer
Audio Visual Technician
Camera Operator
Cinematographer
Digital Imaging Specialist
Director
Editor
Producer
Screenwriter
Visual Effects Designer
Photography Photo Editor
Photo Equipment Technician
Photographic Restorer
Photojournalist
Photo Laboratory Technician
Television/Film Photographer

Next Steps

In order to research the various occupations, you may want to do any of the following:
  • Speak with a Career Counselor
  • Read the books available in the Career Resource Library
  • Talk with individuals working in the field
  • Contact related professional associations
  • Obtain an internship in a field of interest

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