What’s it actually like working as a camera operator?
I’m considering going into cinematography and I’m curious what the job is actually like from people who do it for a living.
Do you enjoy it? What do you like and dislike about it?
How much do you usually make, and is the work/income fairly consistent or does it depend heavily on projects?
Would you recommend cinematography as a career? If you could go back and choose again, would you still do it?
Also, how did you get your first job in the industry, and is film school worth it?
I’d be interested to hear both the good and bad sides of the job, and anything you wish you knew before getting into it.