Course Overview

The Cinematography Master Program trains students in professional video shooting, camera techniques, cinematic lighting, and visual storytelling. This course bridges the gap between raw footage and a finished film.

With a core focus on wedding cinematography, students also gain hands-on skills in commercial production and content creation — all grounded in the Camrin Films production style and real-world workflow. Students spend 4 months in the classroom and 2 months shooting alongside the professional Camrin Films team.

Equipment & Camera Specifications

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Camera Systems

Shooting Hardware

✓ DSLR — Canon EOS 5D / 80D series
✓ Mirrorless — Sony Alpha A7 series
✓ Cinema cameras — Canon Cinema EOS
✓ Frame rates: 24fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps
✓ Picture profiles: Log, C-Log, S-Log
✓ Manual exposure control for video

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Stabilisation & Support Gear

Movement Equipment

✓ 3-axis gimbal setup & operation
✓ Slider rail for smooth lateral moves
✓ Tripod & fluid head operation
✓ Handheld & shoulder rig techniques
✓ Monopod for dynamic event shooting
✓ Equipment prep & packing for events

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Cinematic Lighting

Lighting for Video

✓ 3-point lighting system for video
✓ LED panel setup for indoor events
✓ Natural light management outdoors
✓ Mood lighting: warm, dramatic, soft tones
✓ Backlight & rim light techniques
✓ Colour temperature & white balance

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Audio & Lenses

Sound & Optics

✓ Shotgun mic & on-camera audio
✓ Wireless lavalier mic for ceremonies
✓ Lens choice for cinematic depth of field
✓ 24–70mm, 70–200mm for event coverage
✓ Wide angle for venues & establishing shots
✓ ND filters for outdoor video shooting

Camera Techniques

Shot Types & Angles

🎬 Wide, Medium, Close-up, Extreme CU
🎬 High angle, low angle, eye level
🎬 Over-the-shoulder & POV shots
🎬 Aerial perspective (drone basics)
🎬 Establishing & cutaway shots

Camera Movements

🎬 Pan & tilt (tripod fluid head)
🎬 Tracking & dolly movement
🎬 Gimbal glide & reveal shots
🎬 Slider push-in & pull-out
🎬 Handheld cinéma vérité style

Frame Rates & Settings

🎬 24fps — cinematic film look
🎬 30fps — standard video & social media
🎬 60fps — smooth motion & interviews
🎬 120fps — slow motion effects
🎬 Shutter speed rule (180° rule)

Visual Storytelling

🎬 Shot sequencing for emotion
🎬 Coverage planning (A-cam / B-cam)
🎬 Shooting specifically for editing
🎬 Storyboard & shot list creation
🎬 Continuity & matching shots

Industry Exploration

Students experience real cinematography workflows modelled on the Camrin Films production process — from pre-production planning to final delivery.

📋 Pre-Production Planning

• Shot list creation & story planning

• Location scouting & light assessment

• Client brief & expectation meeting

• Equipment checklist & team briefing

• Camera & gimbal setup & testing

• Audio and mic check for ceremonies

💍 Real Wedding — On-Ground Cinematography

• Bridal preparation & getting-ready coverage

• Ceremony cinematography (rituals, procession)

• Multi-camera coordination with the team

• Slow-motion key moments (ring, vows, expressions)

• Reception, first dance & celebration shots

• Couple cinematic portrait sessions

🏢 Commercial & Content Production

• Product & brand video shooting

• Ad film setup (lighting, blocking, direction)

• YouTube & Instagram Reels production

• Interview & testimonial filming

• Short film scene shooting

• Multi-angle coverage for editing flexibility

🎞️ Deliverables Produced

• Wedding highlight film (3–5 min)

• Wedding teaser (60–90 seconds)

• Full ceremony documentary

• Commercial / product video

• Short film sequence

• Showreel of personal best shots

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Cinematography & Equipment

Camera basics for video: DSLR, Mirrorless, Cinema cameras
Frame rates: 24fps, 30fps, 60fps, 120fps and when to use them
Shutter speed / shutter angle (180° rule)
ISO & exposure management for video
Gimbal, Tripod, Slider: setup & usage

Shot Composition & Camera Movement

Shot types: Wide, Medium, Close-up, Extreme close-up
Camera angles & framing for emotional impact
Camera movements: Pan, Tilt, Dolly, Tracking shot
Handheld vs stabilised shooting techniques
Visual storytelling through shot sequencing

Cinematic Lighting for Video

Natural vs artificial lighting for video
3-point lighting system setup
Mood creation: dramatic, soft, warm tones
Lighting strategies for indoor & outdoor shoots
LED panels & continuous lighting for events

Wedding Cinematography (CORE USP)

Wedding highlight & teaser shot planning
Slow-motion techniques for cinematic moments
Emotion-based storytelling on the day
Multi-camera coordination & team shooting
Covering bridal prep, ceremony, reception & portraits
Shot planning with the editing team in mind

Modelled on the live wedding production workflow at Camrin Films

Commercial Cinematography

Product video shooting techniques
Ad film shooting approach & blocking
Cinematic lighting for commercials
Brand storytelling through video

Content Creation & Short Film Shooting

Shot planning & storyboarding basics
Scene composition & multi-angle coverage
YouTube, Instagram Reels & Shorts production
Shooting specifically for editing workflow

Professional Communication & Personality Development (2 hrs/week)

Month 1

Spoken English & effective communication on film sets

Month 2

Client briefings, team coordination & shooting-day communication

Month 3

Body language, directional communication & on-set presence

Month 4

Showreel presentation & cinematography industry interview prep

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Industrial Training: 2 Months at Camrin Films

Shoot live weddings as part of the Camrin Films team
Handle camera & gimbal under professional supervision
Work within a multi-camera cinematography team
Experience real production workflow, client deadlines & delivery

Portfolio Output

Students will graduate with a strong shooting portfolio including:

Wedding highlight film (shot by student)

Wedding teaser (60–90 sec cinematic cut)

Commercial product video

Short film sequence

Cinematic portrait session video

Personal showreel

Career Outcomes

Cinematographer

Wedding Filmmaker

Commercial Video Shooter

Content Creator / YouTuber

Freelance Videographer

Production Team Member

Documentary Filmmaker

Course Fee

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Duration6 Months

Training4 Mo Class + 2 Mo Industrial

ModeOnline & Offline

EquipmentGimbal · Slider · Studio Lights

Communication2 hrs/week throughout

Placement100% Assistance