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a month agoBeginner-Level 2
AAFT is a good college to pursue cinematography. The course is practical based. Lots of workshop and exposure to modern equiments are provided to prepare students for the industry.
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
There are no such requirements to become a cinematographer but a bachelor's degree in cinematography or film production can help candidates in learning the required skills for the profession.
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Cinematography is a very promising career. After completing a course in cinematography, one can join any small or big organisation as a cinematographer. For this role, one must have experience in the camera department. With these technical skills, and in-depth knowledge of lighting and filmmaking is also important. The ability to make creative decisions, and organisational skills are a must too.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Salaries of Cinematographers in India differ depending on the experience they have, skills level that they know, and the type of project that they handle.
Entry-level roles professionals can get INR 30,000 - INR 40,000 per month, while the experienced ones can earn several Lacs for major projects.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Career options that Cinematographers choose from are mentioned below for your reference -
- Feature films, documentaries, web series, and television shows
- Advertising and corporate films
- Music videos and event videography
- Independent filmmaking and freelancing
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Well that totally differs from one individual to the other, depending on one's choices and interests. It is true, though, that the more experience you have with this topic, the better it is.
The cinematography field is both fascinating and exciting to work in. It is all about your perspective towards filmmaking and the process involved in it.
For this role, one must have experience esp. in the camera department. With this; technical skills and in-depth knowledge of lighting and filmmaking is also important. The ability to make creative decisions and organisational skills are a must too. If you have all of this, then this is th
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Some of the popular Cinematography colleges in India are mentioned below –
- Xavier Institute of Communications
- BVBFTS
- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)
- Asian Academy of Film & Television
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No. The director is the in charge of the camera and the cinematographer is in charge of making it happen.
Exposure which is basically the technique of altering camera settings to achieve the intended look of an image is one of the most important problem that the cinematographers face.
Cinematographers are responsible for the visual execution of the director's vision. They collaborate with the director to achieve the desired look and feel of the film.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
In India, the duration of the Cinematography course can differ from 3 months to 3 years and that totally depends on the level of the programme that you choose from.
- Courses leading to a Diploma or certificate: 6 months - 1 year
- Programmes for Undergraduates: 3 - 4 years
- Postgraduate Studies: 1- 2 years
- Short-term Workshops and Courses: 1 week to months
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