Food & Beverages Cinematographer

About the Role

Food & Beverages Cinematographer

Key Responsibilities

• Shoot high-quality food and beverage visuals

  for product videos, ads, reels, recipe videos, brand stories, and campaigns.

• Plan and conceptualize shots

  in collaboration with the creative team, food stylists, and brand managers.

• Master lighting techniques

  specific to food and beverages to highlight texture, freshness, steam, pour shots, and ingredient details.

• Operate and manage professional video equipment

  , including cameras, lenses, gimbals, and lighting setups.

• Direct and oversee set preparation

  , ensuring food styling, props, and backgrounds align with brand aesthetics.

• Capture slow-motion, macro shots, and aesthetic product movements

  to enhance visual storytelling.

• Collaborate closely with post-production teams

  to ensure final output reflects the intended look, feel, and color tone.

• Stay updated with food film trends

  , visual storytelling styles, and trending formats on social platforms.

• Manage shoot timelines

  , equipment setup, and safe handling of food & beverage items during production.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a

  Cinematographer/Videographer

  with a strong portfolio in food and beverage content.
• Expertise in

  lighting techniques

  for food, including soft lighting, top lighting, natural light simulation, and high-contrast looks.
• Hands-on experience with

  DSLR/Mirrorless cameras, cinema cameras

  , lenses, and professional lighting gear.
• Deep understanding of

  shot composition, color theory, and texture enhancement

  .
• Ability to work with

  food stylists, chefs, and creative teams

  during production.
• Strong knowledge of

  video formats for commercials, brand films, and social media

  (short-form & long-form).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to visualize concepts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agency or production environment.
• Good communication and team collaboration skills.