Do filmmakers need math?

  • February 13, 2023 6:55 AM PST

    If�you�are�considering�a�career�in�filmmaking,�you�may�be�wondering�if�math�is�required.�While�math�can�be�a�deal�breaker�for�some,�the�answer�is�not�necessarily�straightforward.�It�depends�on�the�specific�area�of�filmmaking�you�are�interested�in.

    ​Depending�on�the�area�of�filmmaking�you�wish�to�pursue,�knowledge of math may or may not be necessary. For instance, it helps to have an idea about how to calculate angles, and estimate costs and colour theory can be helpful. However, you can use modern technology to make up for any gaps in your math skills.

    Do you need math in the filmmaking area that you are working on?