multimedia photographer

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Develop and print photographs
• Adapt existing photographic images and create new digitized images to be included in multimedia/newmedia products
• Determine picture composition, make technical adjustments to equipment and photograph subject
• Operate computers to manipulate photographic images
• Study requirements of a particular assignment and decide on type of camera, film, lighting and background accessories to be used
• Take pictures of individuals, families, groups and public
• Use airbrush, computer or other techniques to retouch negatives
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Liaise with authors, composers, producers and directors
• Operate various computer-controlled studio systems to perform colour separation, retouching and editing that allow changes to be made to a colour negative for printing purposes

Experience and specialization

Photographic techniques

• Digital photo imaging
• Adobe Photoshop

Technical operations experience

• Sound recording and mixing

Photographic experience

• General
• Sports
• Multimedia

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Equipment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player