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About LIFM

Lumiere Institute of Filmmaking – Where Stories Come to Life.

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Masterclass in Cinematography

Duration : Weekday: 60 sessions - Mon - Fri (10 AM - 1 PM) | Weekend: 24 sessions - Sat & Sun (10 AM - 5 PM)

Format : Advanced lighting, camera movement, cinematic framing, color theory

Theory Sessions : Weekday: 1-2 hours/day Weekend: 3 hours/day This will include celebrity guest faculties from the film industry.

Guided Practical Sessions : Weekday: 2-3 hours/day Weekend: 3-4 hours/day Students get to learn on professional equipment like RED/Blackmagic Cameras, Godox continuous LEDs

Outcome : Completion of a short film showing cinematography techniques

Course Fee : Weekday: INR 1,00,000 Weekend: INR 75,000 *Taxes as applicable (includes production materials, studio time, and equipment access during practical sessions)

Who It's For : Aspiring DOPs and visual stylists, beginners, college students, aspiring creators, hobbyists, no experience required.

Program Overview

The Cinematography Masterclass at Lumiere Institute of Filmmaking (LIFM) is an intensive 3-month weekday and weekend program designed to train aspiring filmmakers in the art and craft of visual storytelling. Blending strong theoretical foundations with hands-on practical training, this course covers both basic and advanced cinematography concepts.

Students will learn camera functions in depth, lighting techniques, composition, movement, exposure, and visual continuity, while gaining real on-set experience through guided exercises and projects. The course is ideal for beginners and intermediate learners looking to build professional skills and a strong visual language for cinema and digital media.

 
 

Final Project

Each student will produce a 3-5 min (weekday) and 1-2 min (weekend) short film using AI assistance in script or post. Best film will be awarded at the graduation ceremony by a jury of cinematographers and industry professionals.

  • Short film with optional AI-enhancement
  • Best usage of cinematography techiques will be appreciated
  • Screened at graduation with awards and jury feedback

 

Course Curriculum

1.1 History and Principle of image formation 

1.2 Parts of Photography Camera

1.3 Exposure Triangle

1.4 Importance of Composition

2.1 DSLR Camera Fundamentals

2.2 Image Sensor Basics

2.3 Basic Recording Format

2.4 Introduction to Lenses

2.5 Depth of Field

2.6 Basics of Cinematography

3.1 History of Cinematography

3.2 Motion Picture Camera Mechanism

3.3 Frame Rate

3.4 Aspect Ratio

3.5 Basic Camera Movements

 

4.1 Introduction to Light & Electromagnetic Spectrum

4.2 Color Temperature & White Balance

4.3 Basics of Lighting

4.4 Types of Lighting

5.1 Types of Lighting Sources

5.2 Basic Scene Lighting

5.3 Lighting Space & People

5.4 Lighting Ratio & Contrast

5.5 Light Measurement

5.6 Lighting Accessories

 

6.1 Study of Cinema Cameras

6.2 Recording Formats

6.3 Cinema Standards, OTT & Web Standards

6.4 Gimbal Handling

6.5 Track & Trolley

 

 

7.1 Color Theory

7.2 Psychology of Colors

7.3 Continuity & Camera Angles

7.4 Shot Composition for Moving Images

7.5 Advanced Camera Movements

 

 

8.1 Introduction to VFX in Cinematography

8.2 Preparations & Methods

8.3 AI for Cinematography

 

 

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