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Learn the fundamental techniques and the wide world of aesthetic possibilities for cinema-style production using digital motion picture cameras. This course for emerging cinematographers and videographers highlights the advantages of using digital technology, and addresses the challenges and limitations of various digital formats. The course offers demonstrations and hands-on experience of various aspects of cinematography. This includes lighting, framing, shots selections and camera movements, light meters, working with the camera’s dynamic range as well as balancing and correcting mixed lighting sources. The course also provides an introduction to the digital workflow and post-production process, and output options for the finished video.

This is a crash course in digital video production (filmmaking) skills. While the course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to make their own digital media content, it is particularly useful for aspiring documentary and independent film makers. The course strives to provide all participants with a solid foundation of practical knowledge and a working understanding of digital cameras, framing, types of shots and camera movements, sound recording, interview techniques as well as the principles of lighting, both natural and artificial. 

This course is ideal for picking up the fundamentals of photography and more often than not acts as a jumping board from which amateur photographers can take off from. Struggling with all the complicated configurations in your new camera? Frustrated with the quality of your photos? Looking to take your photography to the next level and start taking images like a pro? If the answer is in the affirmative to all or any of these questions, then this course is for you. 

These workshops are guaranteed to transform the way you use your DSLR again. The sessions will also inculcate an inherent understanding of digital photography, camera operations and handling techniques.  

This course is for those aspiring to become wedding photographers. The sessions are carefully planned and the module was created to deepen the students’ understanding of the photographic language and enhance their creative potential. At the end of this course, you are sure to pick up more than a few tips and tricks that are bound to help boost your career as a wedding photographer.

 The best suited wedding camera and gear bags, lens choices, camera settings, styled photo shoot and how to put your subject at ease and build confidence through interaction will be a few of the lessons thought. The entire workflow process from pre-production to the final album will be gone through in a step by step manner. Apart from these major post-production aspects such as which filters and plug-ins to use in both Lightroom and Photoshop will also be part of the course. 

The course will look into detail every aspect of fashion photography. These include the practical considerations, the planning, working successfully with models, hair and makeup artists, stylists and creating an effective theme. We guide you through a series of shoots of exciting fashion and beauty images both in the studio and on location. These are sure to expand your understanding of the genre and give you the confidence to organise and undertake a similar shoot yourself.

This course will provide you with a greater understanding of lighting and composition for effective fashion and beauty photography and post-production workflow and retouching techniques to provide flawless images.

The photo tours have something for everyone. They combine the pleasures of experiential travel and learning in a way that is as fun as enriching. During the tour instruction on effective photography / videography / cinematography will be provided and guides will be available for hands-on assistance during the practical sessions. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, the photo tours will either have something new to offer or refresh your memory and enhance your fundamental skills. The tours are also good for those who wish to sharpen their sense of composition and discover amazing locations at the best time of the day. You will learn how to frame, compose and shoot portraits, landscapes, urbanscapes, night shots, low lights and wide angles. Each photo tour is for three nights and four days and will be held in Kodaikanal, Bengaluru, Goa and Ladakh among other locations. 

This is a crash course in photographic lighting for digital photographers. The course also deals with how to use available light effectively, how to augment and capitalise on light sources for different photographic effects, using flash systems and studio lights for working both in both brightly lit and low light conditions. 

The right kind of lighting can enhance the images feel, colour, improve contrast and open the door for new creative possibilities. Proper use of light can also accentuate any scene, express a feeling or transform the subject. Lessons on white balancing, setting colour temperatures, choosing light quality will also be taught. Appropriate accessories for learning to work with light will be provided for. Opt for this course if you would like to join the journey and discover how to master the magic of light.

This is an intensive, hands-on workshop for independent filmmakers who want to learn fast, simple and effective lighting techniques without a big budget or crew. You will learn the tips and tricks to creating polished and dynamic lighting that can set the mood and capture an audience. Topics covered include foot-candles, colour temperatures and corrections, lux ratings, ISO’s, f-stop conversions, mired shifts, frame rates, shutter speeds, lighting ratios and latitudes, reading luminance levels, light meters and waveform monitors and colour gels. 

The workshop teaches you how to light different types of set-ups using the equipment you have. If you want to be able to evaluate lighting needs for a scene and derive at the best exposure for the overall look for when it is edited, then this is the course for you.