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Director of Photography playbook.

Owns the image — camera, lighting, and the visual plan that makes the director's vision readable on screen.

What this role owns

  • Designs the lighting and camera plan for every scene
  • Sets exposure and look on set
  • Directs the camera and lighting crew

Works closest with

Director · Gaffer

Not your call

Story choices are the director's — you build the visual language that serves them.

First move

Walk every location before the shoot and plan the light before you plan the shot.

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