Camera Handling & Lighting

No, there's no need to gain any prior experience or knowledge to pursue a Camera Handling and Lighting course in India. You can apply for any Diploma or Certificate programme after Class 12 or graduation to learn Camera techniques.

The course fee structure of Camera Handling & Lighting colleges in India differs depending on the course levels and types they offer. For instance, the course fee structure of the Diploma in Camera Handling & Lighting ranges from INR 16,500 to INR 4.5 Lakh. Meanwhile, for certificates in Camera Handling & Lighting, the fee ranges from INR 7,000 to INR 2 Lakh.

Camera Handling and Lighting students are hired by Film Production Companies, Television Networks, Advertising Agencies, Photography Studios, Event Photography, Online Media, Corporate Video Production, etc. Camera professionals get jobs in these fields as both full-time employees and on contract-based projects.

Though both are related to visual art, their subject and focused areas differ. Photography focuses on still images, while Cinematography is focused on moving film. The purpose of a photograph is to document an expression or action, while cinematography creates a story and experiences.

Yes, here are some popular camera books you must read apart from your regular syllabus:

• Camera Technology: The Dark Side of the Lens by Norman Goldberg.
• Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson.
• Mastering Digital Slr Photography by Busch David D.
• Tony Northrup's DSLR Book.
• The Essence of Photography by Bruce Barn Barnbaum.
• Camera: A History of Photography from Daguerreotype to Digital by Todd Gustavson.

Yes, many colleges offer online Camera Handling and Lighting courses in India. Here are some of them:

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

To learn specifically about Camera Handling Techniques, you can pursue an Advanced Diploma in Camera Handling and Cinematography Techniques, a Certificate in Camera & Lighting Techniques, a Diploma in Cinematography, or a Diploma in Camera & Lighting Techniques.
You can also go for a degree course in Cinematography, Photography, or Filmmaking.

Here are some important documents you must carry during a Camera Handling & Lighting course application process:

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets
• Migration Certificate
• A bachelor's degree (if applicable)
• A master's degree (if applicable)
• Passport-sized photographs (at least 2)
• A valid photo ID (Adhaar, PAN Card, Passport, License, etc.)

Of course, India is one of the most famous countries around the world for its Bollywood, cinematography, and visual content. India leverages visual content across countless platforms with a billion audience. And in any visual content creation, a Camera and Lighting professional is an essential part.