Cyberpunk RED skill
Photography/Film
Key facts
- Stat
- TECH
- Category
- technique
- Linked Stat
- TECH
- Resolution
- 1d10 plus TECH plus skill level against a DV set by the situation. A natural 10 lets you roll again and add, a natural 1 makes you roll again and subtract.
- Typical use
- capturing an image or recording, editing footage, or documenting a scene so the evidence survives.
Overview
Photography and Film covers capturing and editing images and video. For a Media it is the core of the job, and for everyone else it is how you document a scene, record evidence, or produce footage that the right people will pay to see. In a city that watches itself constantly, someone still has to choose the frame, and a skilled photographer gets the shot others miss, or makes a mundane recording tell a different story.
How it works
Category: Technique
Tips and playstyle
Best for: Medias first, then Rockerboys, Lawmen, and any character who records or documents. Character concepts: Freelance news shooter, paparazzo, documentary maker, evidence photographer for a precinct. Synergies: Perception notices the moment, Photography/Film captures it, and Electronics/Security Tech helps when the camera belongs to someone else.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cover drones with cameras?
The camera work does. Piloting the drone uses the vehicle skills.
Is footage proof?
Only as good as the editing. A trained eye can also spot a doctored clip, so the skill cuts both ways.
How high should I take it at creation?
Skills cap at 6 during character creation and 10 afterwards. Take it high if it defines your role, and around 2 to 3 if it is a supporting talent.