Film & TV

Cinematography, the art and technology of motion-picture photography. It involves such techniques as the general composition of a scene; the lighting of the set or location; the choice of cameras, lenses, filters, and film stock; the camera angle and movements; and the integration of any special effects. Studying film is an excellent way to develop a better understanding of our world and provide us with valuable skills that can be applied to various industries. Furthermore, it can help us appreciate art and develop a better understanding of human behaviour.

The best institutes to pursue film editing course are :-

• Heritage Institute of Management and Communication (HIMCOM) .
• MV Media Institute, Lucknow. 
• City Pulse Institute of Film and Television (CPIFT), Gandhinagar. 
• Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. 
• State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak.
• Arena Animation.
• Punjabi University Patiala.
• CCSU.
• BOAU.
• Kalapurnam Institute.
• MGR Government Film and Television Institute.
• Unitedworld Institute of Film & Media.
• Karnavati UniversityAhmedabad.

Film production is the intricate process and art of creating a movie from start to finish with a team of professionals. It involves everything from coming up with an idea and writing a script to filming scenes, editing footage, finding distribution channels and finally, releasing the movie for audiences to enjoy. 

Film production is the first of three stages a movie will typically go through. Before a film is distributed or exhibited, it needs to be created through this multi-stage process involving scriptwriting, planning, shooting, and other elements of filmmaking before finally making it to editing.

Candidates who have recently completed Theatre courses can expect to earn somewhere between INR 2-4 LPA. The salary and perks increase with experience and portfolio diversification of the candidate. This career option requires candidates to socialise and also showcase their talents through freelance projects. After gaining experience, they can earn between INR 8-15 LPA based on their number of projects and theatre shows.

The core areas of the course in theatre arts across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes stresses on the following areas:

• Dramatic Theory
• Foundations and History\Research Methods
• Technical Theatre
• Literature and Criticism
• Playwriting
• Acting
• Directing
• Theatre in Education and Comparative Drama\Theatre.

The candidates who pursue undergraduate or postgraduate courses in Theatre and Acting have to complete Actor Preparation Training which is an essential part of their curriculum. The lessons taught under this area are as follows:

• Physical Movements
• Face Expression Exercise
• Stages of Hand and Leg Movement
• Acting Movement
• Stage Acting

Candidates can pursue various diploma courses in theatre and acting after 12th. Some of the Diploma courses are Diploma in acting, direction, dramatic arts, screenwriting etc. Candidates can pursue these courses either online which is a short-term course or pursue full-time undergraduate degree from recognised colleges and universities. Some colleges require candidates to appear in entrance examinations in order to be eligible for Bachelor's programme. They must also produce their Class 10th and 12th certificates in order to finalise their admission in their desired college.

The post graduate degree and Diploma courses are of 2-years duration.

Here's a basic idea of the MDEs in Film and Video Design course curriculum:

Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.

Here are some recommended books for Film and Video Design courses you can find online:

• Business and Entrepreneurship for Filmmakers: Making a Living as a Creative Artist in the Film Industry by Charles Haine.
• Speaking Of Films (The Penguin Ray Library) by Satyajit Ray.
• Making Movies (Vintage) by Sidney Lumet.
• On Film-making: An Introduction to the Craft of the Director by Alexander Mackendrick, Paul Cronin.
• Filmmaker's Handbook, The : A Comprehens by Steven Ascher.