Cinematographer

Company Description

Third Layer Studio is a creative studio specializing in Video Production, Personal Branding, and AI Automation.

Role

Assist and execute video shoots across brand films, social content, and commercial formats.

What you’ll do

• Operate cameras and lenses across different setups (Sony, Nikon, Canon, etc.) 

• Lighting Mastery (The X-Factor):

  This is the biggest differentiator. At an intermediate level, you expected to understand:

• Three-Point Lighting:

  Mastery of Key, Fill, and Backlighting.

• Motivated Lighting:

  Making studio lights look like they are coming from natural sources (windows, lamps).

• High-Key vs. Low-Key:

  Knowing when to make a scene "bright and airy" (commercials) or "dark and moody" (narrative/documentary).

• Camera Language:

  They must understand how movement impacts psychology

• Technical Workflow:

  Responsibility for the "Digital Imaging Technician" (DIT) side—choosing the right codecs (ProRes, RAW), frame rates (24fps for cinema, 60/120fps for slow-mo), and managing exposure via histograms and false color.
• Work with the content director during pre-production and shoots
• Handle gimbal, handheld, and basic movement setups
• Support on-set workflow and footage management

What we’re looking for

• Solid understanding of camera fundamentals
• Strong interest in lighting and visual storytelling
• Ability to take direction and collaborate on set
• Attention to detail and discipline during shoots