Film & TV

You can pursue BDes in Film and Video Design after completing Class 12, 3-year diploma, B.Voc or any other qualification that is equivalent to Class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks. You could have completed Class 12 in any stream and Diploma or B.Voc with any specialisation. It is required that you should have studied in a recognised educational institute.

Aspirants who have a creative flair, as well as knowledge of design and video software, are apt to pursue a course in Film and Video Design. Candidates can pursue Film and Video Design courses at both UG and PG levels. To study Film and Video Design at the UG level, aspirants should have completed their 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. On the other hand, PG-level courses can be pursued by candidates if they possess a graduation degree in a similar field from a recognised college with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

The average package for Digital Film Making students at MAAC, Dehradun ranges from INR 4-6 Lakh per annum.

The average salary for graduates of the Diploma in Digital Cinematography from the Indian Institute of Photography typically ranges from INR 3 to INR 5 Lakh per annum.

Students can consider following options in order to learn more about Cinematography:

·       Film festivals, workshops, and industry events

·       Online communities and forums for discussion

·       Filmmaking books, magazines, and websites

·       Watch movies and analyze the visual storytelling

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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Cinematography Career

Multiple courses that are provided under Cinematography are from certificate programs to diploma, UG and PG degrees, and even specialised workshops like B.A in Cinematography, M.A inCinematography, Bsc and Msc. 

You can choose to focus on film, television, digital filmmaking, or specific areas like documentary cinematography by taking these specialisations. 

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Some of the top Cinematography entrance exams includes:

• Joint Entrance Test (JET) for Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
• Written test and interview for Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)
• Creative Aptitude Test (CAT) for Whistling Woods International (WWI)
• Entrance Exam for Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT)

The application fee will be INR 13,000 for Pre-production & Digital Film-making programme at MAAC, Dehradun.

The fee ranges from INR 50,000 to INR 2,30,000 depending upon the course and duration you choose.

For example:

• Game design courses are available from INR 30,000 onwards
• 3D Animation courses start at INR 5,000
• 3-year media & entertainment courses can cost INR 350,000
• Short-term courses start at INR 7000