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What is Photographer?

Photographing people, places, or objects, using digital cameras or film cameras and other equipment. Photographers must also be able to take pictures indoors (using artificial light) or outdoors (using natural light). A photographer must also be able to make negative films or use computer devices to produce finished images and photo prints.

Minimum education level

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM3000 - RM 6000

Example of a Job Position

Scientific Photographer

Air Photographer

Fashion Photographer

Sports Photographer

Photo Journalist

Photo Editor

Ad Photographer

Task

? Using a film camera or digital camera, and various equipment such as tripods , filters , and flash ? Determine the image and composition you want to take ? Select and adjust the subject, equipment, and lighting to achieve the desired effect ? Adjust the opening, shutter speed, and focus of the camera based on several factors, such as lighting, depth of field , subject movement, film type, and film speed Making artificial light, using flash and reflective light ? Manipulate or edit photos (print or digital) using a computer device or other special device, to create the desired effect

Knowledge

Communication and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and techniques and methods of dissemination. Includes alternative ways to inform and entertain through writing, verbal, and visual media.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Design

Knowledge of techniques, equipment and design principles including in producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.

Pure Arts

Knowledge of the theories and techniques needed to create, produce, and perform music, dance, visual arts, drama and sculpture.

Skills

Talking

Talk to others to convey information effectively

Coordination

Adjust the actions taken, with the actions of others.

Social Sensitivity

Realizing the reactions of others, then understanding why they acted like that.

Creative

Ability to imagine and create original ideas, especially related to artistic work.

Equipment Maintenance

Perform routine equipment maintenance and determine when and what kind of treatment is needed.

Equipment Selection

Determine the type of tools and equipment needed to do the work.

Capability

1
Near Distance Vision - The ability to see details at close range (a few feet away from the object).
2
Body Coordination - The ability to coordinate the movements of the arms, legs and body simultaneously as the whole body moves.
3
Member-Body Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more members of the body (such as two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) when sitting, standing, or lying down. This does not include doing activities when the whole body is moving.
4
Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after being moved around or when parts are moved or reset.
5
Finger Agility - The ability to make precise coordination of finger movements from one or both hands, which will be used to hold, move, or attach very small objects.
6
Remote Vision - The ability to see details in the distance.