Cinematography, an
integral element in the art of making motion pictures, literally refers to the
combined art and science of using a moving image camera. It is the process of
recording visual images for the cinema and subsequent development of recorded
images in sophisticated photo laboratories. Cinematography comprises of
all the processes beginning from the choice of lighting and camera until video
and audio of a particular scene is recorded perfectly.
A person qualified
in the art of cinematography is called Cinematographer or Director of
Photography (DOP). The Cinematographer / DOP is regarded as one of the most
senior and important technician in the film creation process. The DOP is the
person who actually plans and coordinates the actual filming of the movie. A DOP
is the person responsible for turning the director’s creative vision into a
production-feasible reality on screen. Being a creative designer, DOP translate
the written text to meaningful images. In other words, what you see on screen
looks the way it does because of the DOP.
DOP’s work closely
with the director and give a film its unique visual look and identity. They are
responsible for composing each scene to be shot, decides lighting and camera
angles as per director's requirement. To succeed as a cinematographer one need
to be creative, have a strong interest in cinema and the arts, as well as
knowledge in design, and principles of photography. A course in Cinematography
is essential to enter the field. Cinematographers primarily monitor the use of
photographic and lighting equipment. They often have to work odd hours and
travel to remote shooting sites, and may have to work in outdoor locations in
stormy weather.
DOP’s film movies and television shows, using
cameras in various mounts. This can be a perfect career option if you are up
for it, & the institutes like IAAN School of Mass Communication, ISMC New
Delhi & Makhanlal Chaturvedi University of Journalism & Communication
etc are the best place to start your journey of dreams.
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