Roles and missions of the videographer
The role and missions of a videographer are varied and rich. It can be a professional who works for companies, audiovisual productions or even for an individual. Here are some of the main objectives and responsibilities of a videographer:
Capture and edit quality images and sound for movies, TV shows, commercials and short films.
Use cameras and microphones to film and record images and sounds.
Add visual effects to movies and TV shows.
Use software to cut and modify recorded images and sounds.
Create and manage audio and video archives.
Process audio and video files to format them and make them ready for broadcast.
Supervise the filming and editing of films and television programs.
Work closely with production teams and technicians.
Work closely with art directors and directors to coordinate the production process.
Use editing and audiovisual production techniques to tell stories.
The videographer is therefore a very versatile professional who must not only be comfortable with audiovisual technologies, but also have a good understanding of the audiovisual industry and editing techniques.
Videographer salary and career development
A videographer is a professional who creates videos for organizations and businesses. These are responsible for creating and executing the video design and audio-visual material. The average salary of a videographer in France is around €39,500 per year. The gross annual salary of a videographer in France can evolve according to his experience and the years spent in the profession:
0 to 2 years: between €30,000 and €35,000
2 to 5 years: between €35,000 and €40,000
5 to 10 years: between €40,000 and €50,000
10 to 15 years: between €50,000 and €60,000
Over 15 years: between €60,000 and €70,000
Videographers may also choose to explore other areas related to video production that may provide them with career development opportunities:
Movie director
Video editor
Director of Photography
Artistic director
Film producer.