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Meet Toby, 25, from the south west of England. He works for a video production and training company as a director of photography. Part of our Bitesize world of work series.

I was quite an anxious kid. I didn't really like crowds or new people. But working in this industry has really helped me come out of my shell.
  • Toby is a director of photography and works closely with a film director to create beautiful images for video productions. He uses different kinds of cameras, lenses and light to create the right look and feel for different scenes.

  • At 15 he did a work experience placement at a production company in Swindon, learning video editing and using cameras, which motivated him to apply for a Media degree in Birmingham.

  • After graduating, he was lucky to get an internship at a production company, CTVC in London, where he got exposure to different aspects of the job such as going on shoots and editing in the office. He has flourished there and has already won two BAFTAs.

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What to expect if you want to be a director of photography

  • Director of photography average salary: 拢21,000 to 拢35,000 per year
  • Director of photography typical working hours: 39 to 41 hours per week

What qualifications do you need to be a director of photography?

You could get into this role via a university course, a college course, working towards the role, or specialist courses run by private training providers.

Sources: LMI for All, National Careers Service

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