Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality
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Director of Photography
Director of Photography The DP is responsible for the visual aspect of the film. They do that by using lighting, framing, and camera movements to create each scene.
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Career Quiz
In this career quiz, there are 8-10 questions that will give you a pretty good perspective on whether this career is right for you.
There are 3 answers to each question: Dislike, Maybe, and Like.
Ready? Let’s start!
| Question | Yes | Maybe | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do you have a knack for visualizing stories that you read? | |||
| Do you enjoy bringing your visions to life? | |||
| Are you comfortable supervising and directing other people? | |||
| Do you enjoy photography and shooting videos? | |||
| Are you detail-oriented? | |||
| Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment? | |||
| Are you a team player? | |||
| Do you enjoy working on projects with other people? |
Your Results
Done?
Now count how many points you have.
After you’re done counting your points. Click below to view your results.
Suitable Personality Type
People with this personality likes to work with designs and patterns. They prefer activities that require self-expression and prefer work that can be done without following a clear set of rules. You can read more about these career personality types here.
There are certain personality traits that are ideal for this career. First of all, you need to have confidence and believe in yourself. Your crew needs to respect you and trust your vision, so confidence is critical. Another important trait is having the creative ability to envision the shots you want to make.
You should be detail-oriented and organized, and you should be a nice person who is easy to get along with. Everything on the set will move along much better, and this is critical to getting hired. People hire those who they can rely on and who are easy to work with.
Pros and Cons
Pros
You get to work in a creative environment
A Director of Photography has a very creative role in the filmmaking process, and you get to surround yourself with other creative individuals.
You get to meet new people and visit new places
Films are usually shot on location, and you can travel the world as a Director of Photography.
You get to work autonomously
Most DPs are in charge of the visual concept of the film, and they often work as freelancers.
You get to work in a fast-paced and exciting environment
Making a film is fast-paced work, and you film different parts of different scenes every day.
Cons
You work long hours including holidays
When you are making a film, you can work 15 or more hours a day on your feet.
You often will work over the holidays
You might miss spending time with family and friends. If you are on location, you may not be able to travel home.
Don’t know which career to pursue?
Take the career quiz to find careers that match your personality type.
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