Cameraman Interview Preparation Guide

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What you liked - and what you didn't like - about your last job or the company you worked for is an indicator of how you might feel about this position if you were to be hired. Be careful what you say when you're interviewing for a role similar to your last one. It's important to be positive and enthusiastic about the job for which you're being considered.

There are many different reasons for leaving a job. You could be moving on because you want more opportunities for growth, you may be looking for a salary increase, perhaps you're relocating, or you have another reason you're leaving your job. Be consistent in your answer when meeting with representatives of a prospective employer, because they may compare notes.

You might have heard photographers talking about their ISO. What ISO denotes is how sensitive the image sensor is to the amount of light present. For example, in solid daylight you should often never need to go over an ISO of 100. Whereas at night, when there is little light, you might have to set it to around 800.

A telephoto lens is a lens designed to photograph long distances - an average telephoto lens can be from 70-200mm or 100-300mm, some even go up to 500mm. The advantages are clear when photographing sports or wildlife in which you are unable to get near to your subject.

When purchasing a camera, you might come across the term “live view” this simply means that you view the image you wish to photograph on the camera's LCD screen, then you simply hit the shutter to capture that image. For some, this is preferable to looking through a viewfinder.

There is not a wrong answer to this question. Some photographers prefer digital cameras and equipment, while others enjoy darkrooms and manual film developing. State your favorite set up, but also mention any proficiency with other common pieces of equipment. This multifaceted response will show that you are a knowledgeable professional who has technical flexibility. As a candidate, you will stand out more if you can showcase a certain degree of versatility.

Love to capture the moments which becomes memorable and valuable assets for future.

To own a production company or become apart of an AV touring crew.

When there was power shut down I used my Mobile phone to capture the moments and got rewarded as this was the only material had available for producer.

When answering questions about your strengths, focus on the abilities you have that are key to success in the job for which you're interviewing. Don't be too humble. It's important to make the hiring manager aware of your qualifications.