Every cinematographer was once a photographer.

It is not surprising that one to get into cinematography, one should learn photography. Photography gives you a strong foundation on cinematography. It widens your approach, perception and knowledge. You will see everything as a picture which is trying to convey you a story. Photography is not only for creating memories, but also for telling stories.

If you’re obsessed with cinematography and looking forward to pursue a professional course, then you can go for a Cinematography course.

Dear Aspirant,

Cinematography might be an extremely encouraging and engaging field for those who have a knack for it. Although no particular formal degree might be a prerequisite to pursue this profession, Bachelors in Media and Mass Communication (BMMMC), or Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) might help you understand the basics and gain a relatively smooth entry into the field. You shall be eligible to pursue these UG courses with a background of any subjects (Commerce, Science, Humanities) in 10+2.

Later on, if required, you may also pursue a PGDM in Cinematography.

For more info, you may check out https://www.careers360.com/careers/cinematographer

Please feel free to reach out for any further queries.

All the Best!

Dear aspirant,

What you're going through is a common phase in the lives of many students. If you really are passionate about cinematography, then you should talk to your parents about what your plan is. Tell them some examples of people who are successful cinematographers now and what they did to get where they are.

Remember, your parents are not against you, they just want you to have the best. So try and cooperate with them, not rebel against them.

Hope this helps!

Good luck!

Hello,

Cinematography is very different field and it is very good that you want to opt something that you are interested in. Cinematographer are also known as director of photography. They have full command over the camera and light crews working on a film, television production or other live action piece and is responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the image. Each and every editing depends on the cinematographer.

All the best.

Hello!

A cinematographer training never ends, primarily because technology is constantly changing and new techniques, as well as equipment, are developed. So, whether you are just starting out as a camera operator, or have climbed the ladder to director of photography, you must keep up-to-date with new gadgets and tools, and be ready to use them on the set.

At the certificate level, learn accelerated programs and work in labs to became familiar with filmmaking techniques. You may learn camera lens and lighting techniques, how to use exposure meters, the role of a cinematographer, and gain an understanding of film stocks.

A bachelors of science in digital cinematography (the preferred degree ) or else any graduation will work. After that take some internship and a certificate course in it.

ThankYou!

Hope it helps!

Hello aspirant,

If you really want to become a cinematographer you will have to do a good course in this platform so that you are able to survive in the the industry very easily whatsoever the workload and the tricks you have to to gain otherwise you will lose it also very quickly.

Hello, Directors and producers typically need at least a bachelor's degree from a 4-year institution. A film director college may offer Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree programs that can prepare students for the career.

You can usually choose from subjects like film or cinema that help prepare students for the filmmaking process. These degree programs may include a director course in topics like cinematography, editing, film history, and screenwriting.

Hope this helps!

Hii Dhruba, 

There is no such placement that you directly get into just after your completion of degree in cinematography. This works requires lot of experience and patience level.

Much of payment in this field depends on the type of project, its duration and one’s level of experience. In India, an assistant cinematographer who has just joined the industry is paid Rs. 84,000 – Rs. 96,000 per year. But as experience increases and reputation spreads, his/her salary can be between Rs. 480,000 and Rs. 600,000 a year.

Work in motion picture industry tends to pay more than the television industry.

A successful, award-winning cinematographer can earn up to 2-3 crores per feature film project!

You can start your career with gaining experiences, by working in short films and advertisements. This way you will land into big projects if gained experience and exposure in right direction.

Hope this will help!

Good luck! 

Hello aspirant,

There is no compulsion of bsc degree for the respective career. You may pursue with BA degree, it is widely accepted. But the fact is, nobody hiring a cinematographer cares about a degree. In the world of Cinematography and Photography, you are most often judged by the quality of your portfolio, or in the case of the Cinematographer your Reel. Hope the information helps you.

Thank you!!

Hi Swati Roy !

Cinematography has really good scope when compared to other departments in the film making.Moreover, 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, you can earn from somewhere around 10 lakhs to 2 crores per movie.