This presentation covers various segments of Job description of a Cinematographer, the pay scales, study paths, the top institutes in India and abroad, activities involved as a Cinematographer, areas they work in, the real aspect of being in Cinematography and many such discoveries.

1. Career in
Cinematography
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2. COMPETITION
Career
snapshot
STUDY LEVEL
EARNING
ROI
GROWTH
INDIA/
ABOARD
SOCIAL
IMPACT
STABILITY
HIGH
UG/PG
MODERATE
MO
DERATE
MODERATE
BOTH
AVERAGELOW
Cinematography or director of photography deals
with handling the operations of camera and lighting
equipment’s to shoot film, TV show or a video.
Cinematographers are the professionals who give
visual identify to the film. They work with director,
camera and light technicians to achieve desired visual
outcomes.
What is Cinematography
What Cinematographers Do?
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ACTIVITIES They DO?
They dissect the screenplay, conduct research into
different styles and motifs relate to script
Liaise with director to understand how the film need
to be shoot
Plan the technical execution of shot which includes
identifying the equipment and staff
Procure the equipment and identify the staff
During the shoot handle camera operators, gaffers,
aerial camera technician
During the shoot decide correct lenses, filters, cranes,
steadicams, dollies and lights are used

4. Industries They Work
FILM THEATER ADVERTISING
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Creativity and artistic vision
Imaginative
Confidence
Flexibility
Stress Management
Good Photography skills
Knowledge of camera and lighting
equipment
Good communication & team skills
Knowledge of colour & moving image
Personality TraitsAptitude Traits
What is needed?

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Study path
Diploma
UG
PG
Diploma in Cinematography
Certificate course in Cinematography & Film
Making
Bachelors Filmmaking Program
B.Sc. Cinema
PG Diploma course in Film and TV Direction
PG Diploma in Cinematography
MSc Cinema + PGD in Cinema

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top institutes of india
Institutes Program Duration Program Name Selection Basis
Film and Television Institute of India,
Pune
5 years
5 years
5 years
Courses in Direction, cinematography,
sound recording and sound design, Editing
PG Courses in Screenplay,
Cinematography
Courses in Acting, Cinematography
4 year, 2.5 year Courses in Media & Management
Candidate should be
a graduate from a rec-
ognised university.
Few Institutes have
private entrance exam
such as FTII as a part of
the selection process
followed by Personal
Interview
5 year, 2 year Courses in Film Making/Television
3 year, 2 year
3 Years
Post Graduate Diploma In Direction
Diploma in Film Direction
Satyajit Ray Film and Television
Institute, Kolkata
Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
Center for Research in Art of Film and
Television, Delhi
Asian Academy of Film and Television,
Noida
L V Prasad Film And TV Academy,
Chennai
National Institute Of Film & Fine Arts,
Kolkata

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top INSTITUTES aboard
InstitutesCountry Program Name Selection Basis
USA American Film Institute (AFI) Courses in Film Making
California Institute of Arts B.A/M.A Courses in Film making
& Cinematography
Minimum education qualification
for a degree and diploma is 10+2
or equivalent
Any graduate preferably arts
graduate could apply for Post
Graduation
Good Past Academic records/ in
selected courses
Toronto Film School
Diploma Courses in
Cinematography
London Film School
Beijing Film Academy
Sydney Film School Diploma of Screen & Media
Masters & Certificate CoursesNational Film and Television School (NFTS)
Masters & PhD in Film Making
Courses
UG/PG & Short term training
programs
USA
CANADA
UK
CHINA
AUSTRALIA
UK

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CAREER PROSPECTS
Entry level salaries for the assistant cinematographer starts at 15-20K
The average salary for the cinematographer is 84-96K

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Showcases strengths for both creative and technical
thinker
Pay scale is above average and goes up with experience
Potential for travel for on-location shoots
Chance to develop diverse skill set
PROS
CAREER REALITIES

11. Long or irregular hour
Camera operators should stay updated on the
latest technology in the field
Potential for physical labour, such as hauling
equipment
Highly stressful job coupled with frequent
traveling
CONS
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CAREER REALITIES

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