Professional Junior Cinematographer

About this operator

The Professional Junior Cinematographer bridges the gap between standard videography and premium cinematic production. Junior cinematographers use mirrorless cameras with cinematic settings, operate gimbals and sliders, and deliver color-graded highlight reels. They are suitable for clients wanting cinematic-style wedding films at a more accessible price point, or for creative video projects requiring professional-quality footage.

This is our basic tier - trained for standard event coverage with cinematic framing. We do not position this operator as a senior professional or industry expert. For serious commercial work please book our senior tier in this role, and for feature films, broadcast TV drama, or international commercial productions please engage an independent industry specialist directly.

Skills

Equipment they operate

• Mirrorless camera systems
• Gimbal stabilizer systems
• Sliders and tracking shots
• Basic cinematic lighting setups
• Color grading workflows

Responsibilities

• Creative shot composition and camera operation
• Operating mirrorless camera kit with cinematic settings
• Gimbal and slider operation
• Color grading and highlight reel production
• Following creative direction for visual storytelling
• Delivering edited cinematic video content

Common use cases

What's included

• 1 × Junior Cinematographer (3–5 years experience)
• 1 × Mirrorless Camera Kit
• 1 × Gimbal System
• 8 hours of coverage

Extra charges (quoted on booking)

• Outstation travel, Quoted on booking (locations outside Colombo district)
• Overtime, 150% of hourly rate per extra hour
• Meals & refreshments, Client arranges for events over 4 hours

Frequently asked

Things to know

• Standard booking is 8 hours. Overtime is charged at 150% of the hourly rate per additional hour.
• Delivery takes 14–21 working days.
• Raw footage is not included unless explicitly agreed at booking.
• For premium cinematic quality, consider a senior cinematographer (RITOP-0007).
• Travel charges apply for locations outside Colombo district.
• Meals and refreshments for the cinematographer must be arranged by the client for events exceeding 4 hours.
• Advance booking required — minimum 5 days notice.
• Cancellation within 48 hours of the event forfeits the booking fee.
• Cinematographer will be assigned based on availability.
• Client must provide a safe working environment and appropriate access to shooting locations.
• For support before or after the event, contact WhatsApp: +94 777 186 500