What's the difference between a photographer and a cameraman?

Photographers and cameramen are different in job content, job definition and employment direction.

1, differences in work content

The photographer's job is to use cameras, photographic films, light sources and modeling techniques to shoot portraits, landscapes, products and production or life image information indoors and outdoors.

The cameraman's work includes: controlling the composition of the shooting scene and picture, using the lens reasonably and setting the lens position, adjusting the chromaticity and contrast of the picture, and controlling the moving speed of the lens.

2. Different definitions of occupation

The occupation of a photographer is defined as a person who uses cameras, photographic films, light sources and plastic arts to shoot portraits, landscapes, products and production or life image information indoors and outdoors.

Photographer, the main creator of TV image art.

3. Differences in employment direction

Photographers are mainly employed by photo studios, studios, advertising companies, print media and freelance photographers.

Photographers are mainly employed by photo studios, newspapers, TV stations and film crews.

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