Professional Diploma In Cinematography

A six-month professional diploma in cinematography offers an intensive and focused exploration of the visual craft of filmmaking.

Professional Diploma In Cinematography

 

A six-month professional diploma in cinematography offers an intensive and focused exploration of the visual craft of filmmaking. Students learn the essentials of camera operation, lighting techniques, lens selection, and shot composition through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical training. The condensed curriculum covers digital cinematography, emphasising visual storytelling and creative expression. Participants gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment, engaging in individual and collaborative projects. By the end of the course, students will have developed a solid portfolio, demonstrating their ability to create compelling visual narratives within a short time frame.

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DEMO FILM- USING INDUSTRY STANDARD CAMERA (RED OR ARRI ALEXA- 2 DAYS)

Subjects covered

STAGE 1 (MONTH 1)
  • INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS
  • HISTORY AND EVOLUTION OF CINEMA
  • EVOLUTION OF IMAGE CAPTURING TECHNOLOGIES
  • INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING FUNDAMENTALS
  • EXPLORATION OF FILM GRAMMAR AND TERMINOLOGY
  • PROJECT 1- 1 MINUTE MOBILE SHORT FILM
STAGE 2 (MONTH 2)
  • UNDERSTANDING IMAGE FORMATION
  • PRINCIPLES OF COMPOSITION
  • BASIC CAMERA MOVEMENTS
  • USAGE OF COLOR
  • CONCEPT OF LIGHTING
  • BASIC CONTINUITY PRINCIPLES
  • PROJECT- 2- CONTINUITY EXERCISE
STAGE 3 (MONTHS 4 AND 5)
  • CONCEPTUAL TOOLS OF CINEMATOGRAPHY
  • ADVANCED CONTINUITY
  • FILMING USING NATURAL LIGHT SOURCES
  • FILMING USING ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCES
  • ADVANCED CAMERA MOVEMENTS- TRACK AND
  • TROLLEY OR MINI CRANE
  • FILMING DIALOGUE
  • LONG TAKE TECHNIQUE
  • ADVERTISEMENT AND PRODUCT VISUALISATION
  • PROJECT 3- PRODUCT SHOOT
STAGE 4 (MONTH 6)
  • PROJECT 4- FINAL PROJECT
  • PROJECT EVALUATION AND VIVA
 

6 Months

Eligibility

Projects

PROJECT- 1- 1 MINUTE MOBILE SHORT FILM
PROJECT- 2- CONTINUITY EXERCISE
PROJECT -3- PRODUCT SHOOT
PROJECT- 4- FINAL PROJECT
PROJECT EVALUATION AND VIVA