Overview:

The Advanced Diploma in Director of Photography is a demandable program offered by many Universities across India. This is a 2-year, 4-semester program course designed for students who want to embark on an intense creative and technical collaboration that prepares them as professionals, capable of dynamic storytelling in cinematography.

Cinematographers oversee all visual aspects of a film or video production and are trained to manage lighting, camera operation, composition techniques. They work closely with the director to achieve the desired visual style, and ensure that visually the story is as stand out as possible. Not just to make a film but having the specialisations over various cameras, lighting styles and advanced filming instruments.

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 6

Course Curriculum:

The Advanced Diploma in Director of Photography is designed to cater a wide range of skills & knowledge that are required for the same. Key subjects include:

1. Fundamentals of Photography
2. Camera Techniques
3. Lighting for Film and Video
4. Composition and Framing
5. Visual Storytelling
6. Post-Production Techniques
7. Film and Video Production
8. Practical Filmmaking

Career Opportunities:

The popularity of the arts is on an upward trend, and there are now more calls for professional photographers (as well as proper-quality cinematographers) than ever in entertainment. In film production houses, television studios, advertising agencies and media companies you need a large number of Directors of Photography to create visually content. Upon graduating, you may have choice of several career roles such as:

• Film Production Houses
• Television Studios
• Advertising Agencies
• Media Companies
• Documentary Production
• Corporate Video Production
• Freelance Cinematography
• Online Content Creation
   

There are great career opportunities in this field for professionals like Dedicated and Experienced pros. The average wage offered after completing the Advanced Diploma in Director of Photography program can be between Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 60,000 each month based on institute & experience level as well