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!

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.

Cinematography is not a job to talk about it in terms of scope for it, it is an art and you have to be ready to give up certain things in order to follow your dreams in the world of cinematography. When you think of income, it again depends on your own talent. Scope is wide if you are capable for it.

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For that you need a good experience and expertise in skills. Here qualification shall not play a major role but your skills will matter. What is your qualification at present and have you done any course in this.