Online Cinematography Course

A practical online cinematography course designed to teach students how to create visually compelling and cinematic images. The course covers camera fundamentals, exposure, lenses, composition, lighting, camera movement, colour, and visual storytelling through PPT-based lessons, visual examples, demonstrations, and practical assignments.

Course Modules:

Introduction to Cinematography – Visual storytelling & role of a cinematographer

Camera Fundamentals – Camera types, sensors, resolution, FPS & settings

Exposure – ISO, shutter speed, aperture & exposure triangle

Lenses – Focal length, depth of field & perspective

Composition & Framing – Shot sizes, angles, rule of thirds & visual balance

Camera Movement – Pan, tilt, tracking, handheld, gimbal & cinematic movements

Lighting – Three-point lighting, natural light, mood & atmosphere

Colour & Cinematic Look – Colour temperature, colour psychology & grading basics

Visual Storytelling – Using camera and lighting to communicate emotions

Practical Filmmaking – Shot lists, storyboards, location & production planning

Smartphone Cinematography – Professional techniques using mobile cameras

Final Project – Students create their own cinematic sequence