Jaipur  | +91-9414044548  |  info@ftir.org.in
Jaipur, Rajasthan +91-9414044548  |  info@ftir.org.in

3 Months Certificate Course in Cinematography

Cinematography at FTIR is a hands-on module delivered in collaboration with industry, designed to prepare learners for production-ready camera and lighting roles on real film and content sets. Built around real studio and outdoor shoots, the module covers camera operation, lens selection, exposure, lighting design, and shot composition  translating a director's vision into a frame. Through hands-on shoots and a guest session with a working cinematographer, learners graduate with the practical grounding to light and shoot a scene on a real budget and deadline.

Eligibility: 12th or above
Course Duration: 3 Months
Course Details
Course Code 3 Months Certificate Course in Cinematography (CERCIN03M)
Course TypeCERTIFICATE COURSE
Course Duration3 Months
SubjectCINEMATOGRAPHY
Course Fees₹60,000.00
Learning ModeOFFLINE AT CAMPUS
Batch SeatMIN: 5 | MAX: 20 Participants
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• Hands-on camera and lighting training on studio and outdoor shoots

• Camera operation, lens selection, exposure and shot composition

• Lighting design for different moods and budgets

• Rotations through varied camera and lighting setups

• Guest session with a working cinematographer

• Build a personal showreel

• Beginners with an eye for visuals

• Photographers moving into motion

• Aspiring camera operators, DoPs and gaffers

• Filmmakers who want to own the frame

• Cinematographer / Director of Photography

• Camera operator

• Focus puller / camera assistant

• Gaffer / lighting technician

• Videographer for film, TV, OTT, ads and events

• Translate a director's vision into a frame

• Operate professional cameras with confidence

• Design and control light

• Make fast, sound exposure and composition decisions on set

• Leave with a production-ready showreel

• Learn by doing on real sets with FTIR equipment, not just theory

• Every subject includes a guest session with a working industry professional

• Small batches with personalised, hands-on mentor feedback

• Programs built in collaboration with the industry and mapped to real production roles

• Flexible formats  from a 4-Day Workshop to the 6-month Advanced Course  with a clear pathway to upgrade

• Portfolio-first: you leave with real, showable work

• Real camera and lighting gear in your hands from day one, not slideshows

Anyone who wants to shoot for a living students, self-taught shooters and working videographers ready to move from 'pointing a camera' to lighting and framing like a professional.

→ Discover the craft

→ Free counselling call to pick the format that fits your goals

→ Choose your track (4-Day Workshop, 1-Month Crash, 3-Month Certificate, Weekend 6 weeks or 12 weeks , or 6-Months Advanced Certificate)

→ Confirm your seat

→ Learn hands-on with mentors and guest experts

→ Build a portfolio

→ Step into the industry with FTIR's network behind you

• Step 1: Submit an enquiry (form, call, or campus visit)

• Step 2: Counselling session to confirm the right course and check eligibility

• Step 3: Reserve your seat and complete registration

• Step 4: Pay fees (installment options available)

• Step 5: Onboarding — batch, schedule, and equipment details shared

• Step 6: Begin classes

• DSLR / mirrorless & cinema cameras

• Prime and zoom lenses

• Tripods, gimbals & sliders

• LED / HMI lights, reflectors & modifiers

• Light-meter apps

• Shot-planning tools (Shot Designer / Frame.io)

— FTIR provides equipment during sessions

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