Educational: The minimum requirement for admission into a cinematography
programme is plus two. After plus two one may go for various certificate and
diploma courses in cinematography to acquire knowledge in the field. Film and
Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune; Satyajit Ray Film & Television
Institute, Kolkata, Zee Institute of Media Arts and Whistling Woods
International in Mumbai are some of the prominent institutes that conduct
courses in Cinematography.
Course curriculum includes live shooting with digital cameras, exposure to
advanced digital shooting technology and computer software's for creating
visual effects for individual shots, exposure to motion graphics, experience
with live studios and so on.
Personal attributes: More than the educational qualification, Cinematographers
need an artistic vision good eyesight. A cinematographer must have the
ability to work independently, as well as have the interpersonal skills required to
work well under a director and over camera technicians. They have to be detail
oriented, hardworking and passionate towards work. He should have a high sense
of imagination and foresightedness. Good technical ability and knowledge of cameras
and lenses is also essential for a Cinematographer to be
successful. Expertise in computer animation and
digital editing may also prove to be of great help.
