*🎬 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 https://youtu.be/_8AqIHBkZnU?si=mWmN6ooJ1dxNz5td https://youtu.be/xVrOPrIAQXE?si=c_VdjXDjIwv3yQmi https://youtu.be/d-_MxWQN-AM?si=igEKsu25rP5XUMNj *📍 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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 Website: www.mumbaifilmacademy.com