Hi Rahul,
A cinematographer is also known as the director of photography. He is responsible for filming a movie or TV program. He uses many different technical devices for ensuring perfection in the shots, colour, framing, exposure and lighting. His work is to set the artistic tone of the film.
Job Profile:
Cinematographers work both for the Film and Television mediums.
They work together with the Director of the film to understand the script and bring it to life.
They decide the position of the camera, angles, movement, framing, lighting and the use of filters and other technical details.
They oversees the work of all crew members to get the best effect and to capture the most appropriate mood.
Cinematographers also take screen test for actors.
Skills required:
Artistic and technical knowledge and skill
Responsibility
Quality & consistency in work
Sensitive, tactful and confident
Good eye sight and colour vision
Pleasant temperament
Adequate training and experience
Leadership qualties
Good organizers with initiative
Clarity in speech
Good concentration
Resilient
Courses in cinematography, videography can be pursued after graduation. Class XII (PCM) is advisable.
Here is the list of institutes offering Cinematography courses:
Film and Television Institute of India
Biju Patnaik Film and Television Institute of Orissa
Chitrabani
Center for Research in Art of Film and Television (CRAFT)
L. V. Prasad Film and TV Academy
Satyajit Ray Films and Television Institute
Fortune Institute of Communication and Television
Government Film & Television Institute
Institute of New Media Development and Research
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
National Institute of Fine Arts (NIFA)
SARK Institute of Film Studies
Refer to the below link to know about more institutes offering Cinematography courses:
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Hi Rahul,