Professional Senior Cinematographer

About this operator

The Professional Senior Cinematographer is the premium video operator tier at Rentitem.lk. A cinematographer focuses on visual storytelling with cinematic techniques — controlled lighting, creative camera movement, and film-grade color grading. They create films rather than simply document events. Senior cinematographers work with cinema cameras (RED, Blackmagic, Sony FX series), prime lenses, sliders, gimbals, and professional cinema lighting setups. They design shots, direct camera movement, control cinematic lighting, and create visual narratives that elevate content to film quality.

This is our senior professional tier - capable of serious commercial productions, music videos, and corporate films. We do not position this operator as an industry expert or award-grade specialist. For feature films, broadcast TV drama, or international commercial productions, please engage an independent industry specialist directly.

Skills

Equipment they operate

• Cinema cameras (RED, Blackmagic Design, Sony FX series)
• Prime lens sets
• Sliders and tracking shots
• Gimbal stabilizer systems
• Cinema lighting equipment
• Professional color grading workflows

Responsibilities

• Creative direction and shot planning
• Operating cinema camera systems (RED, Blackmagic, Sony FX series)
• Managing cinematic lighting setups
• Creative camera movement and composition
• Gimbal and slider operation
• Professional color grading and post-production
• Delivering cinematic highlight films

Common use cases

What's included

• 1 × Senior Cinematographer (10+ years experience)
• 1 × Cinema Camera Kit
• 1 × Gimbal/Slider System
• Creative direction and shot planning
• Professional color grading included
• 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

• Premium operator — pricing reflects cinematic expertise and film-grade equipment.
• Standard booking is 8 hours. Overtime is charged at 150% of the hourly rate per additional hour.
• Delivery takes 21–30 working days due to cinematic editing and color grading.
• Raw footage is not included — final deliverable is the graded cinematic edit.
• Specific camera system requests (RED, BMPCC, Sony) must be confirmed at booking.
• 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 7 days notice.
• Cancellation within 72 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