Cinematography
Learn to see. Then learn to shoot.
Hands-on camera and lighting craft on real cinema-line equipment, paired with the visual philosophy behind it. You shoot on actual client productions — building reel-ready footage under real deadlines.
DURATION
Long-term program
FEE
Fee on request
Final fee structure shared at counselling
BATCH
10–15 students
Everything in the program.
Cinema-line camera systems, handled daily
Lighting for real client briefs
Shot on live Life Inside Media productions
Portfolio of finished, graded work
100% placement assistance
Small capped batch of 10–15 students
Live project: shoot on cinema-line cameras across multiple live client projects, under real production deadlines
The curriculum.
01
Camera Fundamentals
Cinema camera systems, sensors & formatsExposure, ISO, aperture, shutter & frame rateLens selection: focal length, depth of field, optical characterCamera support: gimbals, sliders, tripods, handheld
02
Lighting for Emotional Impact
Three-point & motivated lighting setupsNatural vs. artificial light on locationLighting for mood, genre & time of dayWorking with limited gear & real constraints
03
Composition & Visual Storytelling
Framing, leading lines & intentional rule-breakingColor theory & building a visual paletteBlocking camera movement to story beatsBuilding a personal visual style
04
On-Set Workflow & Crew Leadership
The DOP's role & director collaborationCamera department roles & set communicationMedia management, monitoring & on-set LUTsShooting efficiently under time pressure
05
Advanced Techniques
Multi-camera setupsShooting for green screen / VFX handoffInterview, documentary, narrative & commercial approaches
Ready to roll on Cinematography?
Batches are capped. Tell us you're interested and we'll hold a seat conversation.