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Understanding the Role of Cinematography through Professional Education Programs

by AAFT Scholl Of Cinema School of Cinema

Cinematography is an integral part of film making which is associated with creating the look and feel of any film. It is associated with technical aspects of how a scene should be shot for maximum emphasize, i.e., professionals in this domain are responsible for ensuring that a scene is shot in a way that it efficiently depicts the essence of the story. A cinematographer, also known as Director of Photography, must ensure to depict writer’s idea and director’s vision through the use of camera and lighting techniques. They, generally, work closely with the director so as to create maximum visualization effect.  

Interested aspirants must develop strong technical skills and creative abilities for succeeding in this field. They can pursue a degree or diploma in cinematography to gain in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects associated with this craft. They must develop competency to make any scene impact full through camera operations and lighting techniques. Therefore, professionals in this domain must have in-depth knowledge about how camera works.This includes knowledge of camera angles, shot type, exposure,focus, white balance, etc. They must also have knowledge of how different colors, background, object placement, appearance, etc. would impact the scene.

Interested aspirants must search for a competent education platform where they can learn essential theoretical concepts and develop practical skills too. They must pay attention on different aspects that may affect their choice of course or institution. This includes cinematography courses fees, curriculum relevancy, in-house facilities, institute’s affiliation, practical training opportunities, etc. Professionals must know how a slight change in shot type or camera angle and other such influential factors can change the impact of a scene. Vocational training helps them in determining which technique or shot would be best to describe the essence/ feeling that has to be portrayed on screen.  

Amongst other cinematography colleges in India, AAFT School of Cinema has created a flagship for itself through its advanced infrastructure facilities and hands-on training modules. Its high-end film studios, film labs, screening theaters, shooting floors, professional cameras and other equipment provide students ample opportunities to develop requisite practical expertise.One not only gets to learn about the cinematography discipline but also film industry as a whole. This helps them to understand the interrelation among different disciplines and significance of maintaining cordial relation between each. 

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