As a Cinematographer, one need to have not only skills of imaginative vision but technical computer knowledge. The scope is good and vast majorly in areas with the base of shooting and movies lies. For example in India, most of the celebreties are located in Mumbai. In abroad, it is New York, LA etc.

You can get placed in production companies, commercials, PR and communication agencies. Some of them are:

Octofilms,

Pulse films,

RSA Films,

VFX,

Stylorouge etc.

Most of the companies are located in Mumbai.

Good Luck.

You can consider below names as these colleges are decent to pursue Cinematography program but before you join anyone kindly consider your interest and convenience as well -

Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Erandwana, Pune

Xavier Institute of Communications | Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai

Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism | Balewadi, Pune

Zee Institute of Media Arts | Andheri West, Mumbai 

Whistling Woods International Institute of Film, Communication and Media Arts, Goregaon East, Mumbai

St Pauls Institute of Communication Education, Bangalore

MIT School of Film and Television, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Loni Kalbhor, Pune

MV Media Institute, Lucknow

Calcutta Media Institute Bhowanipore, Kolkata etc.

Good Luck!!!

Dear Ambalika,

I hope you are doing well and pursuing the course. About Job Opportunities in Cinematography, there are students in every field/course. Getting a job depends on the skills, knowledge and capabilities of candidate.

Though the orientation in a film institute is predominantly fiction, many of cinematographers from film institutes lead satisfying careers working in documentaries.

Even the ones who are moving towards a career in fiction do end up shooting a few documentaries. That invariably turns out to be very enriching and valuable. One can also make good money from this line. Cinematographers are one of the quickest to start making money.

So, you should select the course in which you are interested and work hard to acheive yourgoal.

Good luck!

Cinematographer plays a vital role in films. If film making is all about storytelling through the vision of the director, then the cinematographer brings this vision alive on screen. cinematography is not only about recording with a camera or handling of camera for that matter. It involves a lot of technicalities like

Composing a shot within a frame

Controlling the exposure

Manipulating the colour temperature

Arrangement of lighting set up as per the demand of the scene and to create the desired mood.

Good Luck!

After 12th to become a cinematographer, a graduate degree in cinematography is needed from a college or university. You can also pursue a certificate course in this area to enhance your skills and knowledge in this field.  After completing this course you can go to any small or big production house and join as a cinematographer. A strong portfolio of experience is needed for you to be accepted as a qualified candidate.

The point to note is that cinematographers need an artistic vision and a good eyesight. You must have the ability to work independently, as well as have the interpersonal skills to work well with seniors amd lead people.

Good Luck.

Here are some of the colleges name you can prefer for Cinematography you can prefer.

Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida

St Pauls Institute of Communication Education, Bangalore

Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai

Film and Television Institute of Hyderabad

Good Luck!