Cinematography

Course Objectives

Cinematography

Becoming a cinematographer or a director of photography is possible only with an all round knowledge of the film-making process than just understanding the functions of the movie camera. In effect, the cinematographer is  expected to possess creative, conceptual, technical and organizational skills, all of which he or she would deploy to realize the singular goal of realizing the director’s vision in the most effective manner. At the same time the director of photography is also expected to possess an individual array of techniques that could mark his or her own style. With such goals in mind, our course attempts to impart a rigorous training by way of a hands-on experience of every aspect of film-making.

Course Structure

Theory

• Cinematography Basics
• Screenwriting Basics
• Film Direction Basics
• Sound Recording & Sound Design
• Principles of Editing
• Television Production
• Film Aesthetics
• Principles of Production Design & Art Direction
• Cinematography Advanced (I)
• Cinematography Advanced (II)
• Cinematography Advanced (III)
• Film History
• Indian Cinema
• Production Management
• Publicity Design
• Workshops

Several workshops would be conducted from time to time in different aspects of film-making where an expert from a concerned field would demonstrate and guide the students into the nuances and techniques that go into his or her field of specialization. Attendance for such workshops is mandatory.

Practicals

In all the theoretical subjects taught there would be a regular stream of practicals in terms of mandatory class work/production work, the student has to complete for the purposes of evaluation.

Projects

• Storytelling With Static Images
• Continuity Exercise
• Scene Exercise
• Documentary Exercise
• Song Picturisation Exercise
• Thesis Film

Admission Requirements

• Age: No Bar
• Basic Degree From Any Recognized University
• Or Three Years Experience In The Field
• Or Proven Ability Like A Short Film