Cinematography and Lighting course

*🎬 Cinematography & Lighting Professional Diploma Course*



*New Batch Commenced :* 02nd December 2026



Turn your passion for filmmaking into professional skills! Join the Cinematography & Lighting Professional Diploma Course at Mumbai Film Academy and learn the fundamentals of camera operation, lighting techniques, composition, lenses, exposure, and motion picture cinematography.



*Course Curriculum*





*1. Camera Fundamentals*

* Introduction to different types of cameras


* Introduction to video cameras and their functions


* Different parts of a camera and their functions


* Types of cameras used in videography


* Motion picture cameras: body parts and functions


* Camera angles and framing


* Camera movements: horizontal, vertical, crane, Jimmy Jib, trolley, dolly, and Steadicam




*2. Cinematography & Composition*

* Composition and visual storytelling


* Cutting and continuity


* Close-up shots and shot selection


* The five C’s of cinematography


* The role and responsibilities of a cinematographer


* Concepts of motion pictures and persistence of vision




*3. Lighting Techniques*

* Introduction to light and colour


* Different types of photographic and cinematic lights


* The art and fundamentals of lighting


* Basic lighting techniques


* Studio lighting techniques


* Outdoor and location lighting


* Lighting accessories and their applications


* Lighting ratios and lighting contrast


* The role of lighting in cinematography




*4. Lenses & Perspective*

* Introduction to camera lenses


* Primary types of lenses


* Zoom lenses, macro lenses, and close-up diopters


* Depth of field


* Understanding perspective and its concepts


* Types of perspective and the factors that influence it




*5. Exposure & Camera Filters*

* Introduction to exposure


* Factors affecting exposure


* Importance of correct exposure


* Exposure meters and their uses


* Waveform monitors and vectorscopes


* Introduction to camera filters


* Different types of filters and their effects


* Creative applications of filters




*6. Colour Science & Light*

* Colour and human perception


* The nature and properties of light


* Composition of white light


* Additive and subtractive colour processes


* Measurement of colour and its applications in colour photography




7. Motion Picture Film & Raw Stock

* Introduction to motion picture film and raw stock


* Ingredients used in motion picture film and their purposes


* Different film formats used in the motion picture industry


* Important terminology related to film raw stock




*📋 Documents Required for Registration*

Please bring the following documents and payment:

1. Any one government-issued ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, etc.)


2. One passport-size photograph


3. Registration fee: ₹12,000




*🎥 Watch the Course Video*



https://youtu.be/wbc5StZ5w8c?si=bUhd6dOSivbYrBq7



https://youtu.be/LF8Gtpu0PBg?si=sJnooSTIHG-bU4jn



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*📍 Academy Location*



Mumbai Film Academy
Bungalow No. 191, SVP Nagar, MHADA, near Versova Telephone Exchange, near Lokhandwala, Andheri West, Mumbai – 400053.



*Google Maps:* 
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*📞 Contact Us for Registration*



* 9869042396


* 9867726767


Website: www.mumbaifilmacademy.com