DIEN QUAN MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

DOP MOVIE/ FILM

DIEN QUAN MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT • Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

Details

  • Position
    Director of Photography
  • Start Date
    Apr 03, 2017Jul 31, 2017
  • Location
    Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam (Travel Required)
  • Rate
    This is a paid position. Rate is USD 10.000 for 3 months
  • Status
    Job has been filled

Job Description

The lowdown
• Creating the visual identity, or look, of the film
• Working with the Director, camera crew and lighting department to achieve this
• Managing all aspects of filming: from ordering and overseeing equipment to recces to reviewing footage

Job Requirement:
To do this role, you will need to:
• have good technical knowledge of photo-chemical and digital processes
• know all about camera equipment
• have in-depth knowledge of lighting techniques and how to achieve them
• have considerable industry experience
• be flexible in order to adapt ideas instantly
• be able to take decisions quickly
• know about photography, painting and the moving image
• have artistic vision
• be creative
• pay precise attention to detail
• have good colour vision
• be able to give and accept direction
• have excellent communication skills
• be diplomatic and tactful when working with cast and crew
• know about health and safety legislation and procedures

Job Discription:
• Discover the photographic heart of a screenplay, using a variety of source material including stills photography, painting, other films, etc.
• Create the desired look using lighting, framing, camera movement, etc.
• Collaborate closely with the camera crew (Camera Operator, 1st and 2nd Assistant Camera, Camera Trainee and Grips). During filming, DOP also work closely with the Gaffer (who runs the lighting team), the Production Designer, Costume Designer, and the Hair and Make-up Department.
• After reading the screenplay, DOP meet with the Director to discuss the visual style of the film. They conduct research and preparation including carrying out technical recces of locations. They prepare a list of all required camera equipment, including lights, film stock, camera, cranes and all accessories etc., for the production office to order.
• During preparation DOP also test special lenses, filters or film stocks, checking that the results fit with the Director's vision for the film.
• On each day of principal photography, DOP and camera crews arrive early on set to prepare the equipment. During rehearsals, the Director and DOP block (decide the exact movements of both actors and camera) the shots as the actors walk through their actions, discussing any special camera moves or lighting requirements with the Camera Operator, Gaffer and Grip.
• Each shot is marked up for focus and framing by the 1st AC, and, while the actors finish make-up and costume, the DOP oversees the lighting of the set for the first take.
• On smaller films, DOP often also operate the camera during the shoot. At the end of each shooting day, DOP prepare for the following day's work and check that all special requirements (cranes, Steadicams, remote heads, long or wide lenses, etc.) have been ordered. They also usually view the rushes (raw footage) with the Director.
• During post production, DOP attend the digital grading of the film, which may involve up to three weeks of intensive work.

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