Cinematography & Lighting

Directors of photography are responsible for the photographic heart of production. They read the screenplay and work closely with the director to discuss the look and feel of a film. They then research how to create the look through lighting, framing, and camera movement and what they will need in terms of kit and crew to achieve this. On each day of filming, DoPs and their camera crews arrive early to set up and rehearse. Working with the director, the DoPs do blocking (decide the exact movements of both actors and camera). They discuss any special camera moves or lighting requirements with the camera operator, gaffer, and grip. Each shot is marked up for focus and framing by the focus puller and then the DOP oversees the lighting of the set for the first take. Cinematographers use a lens to focus reflected light from objects into a real image that is transferred to some image sensor or light-sensitive material inside a movie camera. These exposures are created sequentially and preserved for later processing and viewing as a motion picture. Capturing images with an electronic image sensor produces an electrical charge for each pixel in the image, which is electronically processed and stored in a video file for subsequent processing or display. Images captured with photographic emulsion result in a series of invisible latent images on the film stock, which are chemically "developed" into a visible image. The images on the film stock are projected for viewing the motion picture.

Certification

We have Certificate and Diploma Courses in Cinematography & Lighting for 6/12 months with 100% Placement Assistance & Internship Option. Our courses are Flexible & Customized, Regular Weekdays & weekends, and Full-Time / Part-Time Batches are available. We have a Rolling Admission Policy for the benefit of students. Admissions for current batches have started from 06th January 2025. Live Classes & Practicals will begin from 10th February 2025. Hurry Up Limited Seatsregistration will be on a first-come, first-served basis, with 24 Students in One Batch Only. (18 Seats are Available for National Students & 6 Seats for International Students Only) Confirm your seat before 31st January 2025.

Course Featured

  • 3 Hours Theory Classes
  • Practical Classes 8 Hours
  • 5 Sessions a Week
  • Film Screening
  • Film Shooting
  • Film Appreciation
  • Hands-on Practical on Film Camera
  • Visiting Film Location
  • 240 Class Rooms Sessions - 1000 Hours Classes - Divided into 400 Hours Theory & Screening with 600 Hours Practical Classes & Film shooting.
  • During the Course Student will have to make 8-10 Films ie One Shot Film, Three Shot Film, 7 Shot Film, 1 Ad- Film, 3 Short Films ( Duration 2- 5 Min), 1 Music Video, 1 Documentary Film ( Duration 2-10 Min) & 1 Diploma Film ( Duration 2-10 Min)
  • Diploma Completion Certificate
  • 100% Job Placement Assistance 

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Course Content

  • Different types of Cameras
  • Video Camera
  • Introduction to Video Camera
  • Different Parts in the Camera and its Function
  • Different Types of Cameras used in Videography
  • Camera Angle
  • Composition, Cutting, Continuity, Close-ups
  • Light and Color
  • Photographic Lights
  • The Art of Lighting
  • Basic Lighting
  • Intro to Video Camera & Different Functions incorporated in it
  • Studio lighting techniques
  • Filters: Introduction, Its Effects
  • Different types of Filters used for Creativity
  • Exposure: Introduction
  • Factors affecting Exposure
  • Importance of correct Exposure
  • Exposure Meter and its uses
  • Wave front Vector Monitor
  • Introduction to Lenses
  • Basic Type of Primary Lenses
  • Zoom Lenses, Micro Lenses, Close-ups diopters
  • Depth of Field
  • Perspective: Its Concept
  • Types of Perspective
  • Factors governing the Perspective
  • Different types of Cameras
  • Video Camera
  • Introduction to Video Camera
  • Different Parts in the Camera and its Function
  • Different Types of Cameras used in Videography
  • Camera Angle
  • Composition, Cutting, Continuity, Close-ups
  • Light and Color
  • Photographic Lights
  • The Art of Lighting
  • Basic Lighting
  • Intro to Video Camera & Different Functions incorporated in it
  • Studio lighting techniques
  • Filters: Introduction, Its Effects
  • Different types of Filters used for Creativity
  • Exposure: Introduction
  • Factors affecting Exposure
  • Importance of correct Exposure
  • Exposure Meter and its uses
  • Wave front Vector Monitor
  • Introduction to Lenses
  • Basic Type of Primary Lenses
  • Zoom Lenses, Micro Lenses, Close-ups diopters
  • Depth of Field
  • Perspective: Its Concept
  • Types of Perspective
  • Factors governing the Perspective
  • Concept for Motion Picture
  • Vision of Persistence
  • The Cinematographer and His Job
  • The Five C’s of Cinematography
  • Outdoor Field Lighting
  • Its contribution and its Roll in Cinematography
  • Lighting Ratio and Lighting Contrast
  • Raw Stock - Film:
  • Different types of Ingredients used in Motion Film and its Purpose
  • Several formats of films used in Motion Picture Industry
  • Important Terminologies related to Raw Stock
  • Types of Camera Movement- Horizontal, Vertical, Crane, Jimmy Zib, Trolley, Dolly and Steady-Cam
  • Motion Picture Camera:
  • Parts of the Camera body and its Function    
  • Color and Its Perception
  • Nature of Light
  • Composition of White Light, Additive and Subtractive Process
  • Measurement of Color and its Application in Color Photography
  • Different type of lights used in Cinematography
  • Different type of Lighting Accessories and its uses

Career Opportunities

Students get Opportunity to work as a Cinematographer for Films, Tv Serieals, Webseries, Ads with Big Production House.

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Mumbai Film Academy

Chirag Shah

Cinematographer
Namskara, I am Chirag Shah i have completed my 6 Months advance Diploma Course in Cinematography & Lighting Course at Mumbai Film Academy. Talking About Training Experience i would love to thank you to my faculties (Ajay Sir, Ashutosh Sir, Roshan Sir Etc.) for polishing my my skills, making me more curious about shorts, frame, and the whole camera techniques. also thank you to Anil sir and all the management staff whose been part of my film making journey.

Yogesh Gaikwad

Cinematographer
Hello there this is Yogesh Gaikwad i have recently done my 1 Year Diploma Course in Cinematography & Lighting Course. The 1 Year experienced was truly amazing having great faculties is definitely a plus point i have learn from best faculties like Ajay Tandon Sir, Dhruvan Sir, Ashutosh Sir, Nazir Sir and Many more they all were gave us more practical than theory its help us to explore more... last Thanks You Mumbai Film Academy for great experienced & Great Faculties.

Kai Kuruma

Film Director
Hello I am Kai from Japan I am very interested in Films especially Indian Cinema. When I got an opportunity to learn Film Making & Direction at Mumbai Film Academy I was thrilled as I got an opportunity to shoot at Film city with the entire crew. The faculty here is highly qualified and experienced. The management takes special care of International Students. i am glad that i chose the Mumbai Film Academy
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