Photography & Cinematography Course — Filmmaking & Media

Filmmaking & Media

Camera craft, lighting design, and visual storytelling for both still and motion — taught on industry-standard gear with real studio access.

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99%
Placement Record
5L+
Students Trained
20+
Industry Awards
15+
Years of Experience

Duration
10 months · craft-led programme
Modes available
Offline
Level
All
Language
English + Hindi
Next batch
July 2026 · starts in 6 weeks
Certification
Storyboard Diploma · ISO 9001:2015 quality-managed institute

What you will learn

By the end of Photography & Cinematography, you will be able to:

Operate DSLR, mirrorless, and cinema cameras confidently

Light portraits, products, and cinematic scenes

Compose for stills and moving image

Shoot fashion, product, and editorial portfolios

Cinematically shoot dialogue, action, and B-roll

Edit and grade stills in Lightroom and motion in Resolve

Build a 30 – 50 image stills portfolio + a 90-second cine reel

Land assisting or solo gigs in stills and cine

Software & tools

The industry toolchain — taught at production depth.

Labs run licensed copies of the core tools. Intro tracks give you working familiarity with adjacent software you will encounter on the job.

Adobe Lightroom

Core toolchain

Adobe Photoshop

Core toolchain

Capture One

Core toolchain

DaVinci Resolve

Core toolchain

Adobe Premiere Pro

Intro track

Adobe Bridge

Intro track

Curriculum · 6 modules

Module by module, project by project.

A studio-first curriculum delivered by A+ certified faculty with active industry practice. Every module ships a portfolio-worthy deliverable.

Module 01 · Weeks 1–6

Camera & Exposure Foundations

Aperture, shutter, ISO
Sensors, formats, and dynamic range
Manual exposure across conditions
Lenses and focal length

Module 02 · Weeks 7–12

Composition & Visual Storytelling

Framing, rule of thirds, balance
Visual storytelling and subject
Documentary vs editorial approaches
Series and project thinking

Module 03 · Weeks 13–22

Lighting Design

Natural, continuous, and strobe lighting
Portrait, product, and editorial setups
Cinematic lighting — naturalistic and dramatic
Lighting on location

Module 04 · Weeks 23–30

Stills Specialisations

Fashion and editorial
Product and food photography
Wedding and event photography
Lightroom and Photoshop retouching

Module 05 · Weeks 31–38

Cinematography

Cinema cameras — Sony FX, BMD URSA
Camera movement — gimbal, dolly, handheld
Coverage, blocking, and shot logic
Resolve grading for film and ads

Module 06 · Weeks 39–43

Capstone Portfolios

Stills portfolio cut and print
90-second cine reel
Pitch deck and client deck
Industry showcase and placement push

Capstone projects

What you ship by the end.

Every Photo · Cine learner walks out with portfolio-strength deliverables — the work that lands the interview, not generic exercises.

Project 01

Editorial Portrait Series

Shoot a 12-image editorial portrait series with a unified lighting concept.

Deliverable: Retouched portfolio set

Project 02

Product Campaign Shoot

Shoot a 6 – 10 image product campaign with art direction and styled compositions.

Deliverable: Final retouched set + contact sheet

Project 03

Capstone Cinematography Reel

A 90-second cinematography reel — narrative, ad, and documentary cuts — graded in Resolve.

Deliverable: Reel + breakdown PDF

Career outcomes · jobs you can land

The roles Photography & Cinematography graduates step into.

Salary ranges are calibrated against current Indian market data for entry and mid-career professionals. Demand reflects active hiring across the discipline.

Photographer (Editorial / Fashion)

Entry-level

₹2.5 – 5 LPA

Mid-career

₹7 – 18 LPA

Steady demand

Product / Commercial Photographer

Entry-level

₹3 – 5 LPA

Mid-career

₹7 – 14 LPA

High demand

Wedding & Event Photographer

Strong freelance income trajectory in metros.

Entry-level

₹2.5 – 5 LPA

Mid-career

₹6 – 14 LPA

High demand

Assistant Cinematographer

Entry-level

₹2.5 – 4.5 LPA

Mid-career

₹6 – 14 LPA

High demand

Cinematographer (Ads / OTT)

Entry-level

₹3 – 5 LPA

Mid-career

₹8 – 22 LPA

High demand

Content Creator / Reels DOP

Entry-level

₹2.5 – 4 LPA

Mid-career

₹6 – 14 LPA

Very high demand

Studios & companies hiring this skill set

Vogue India
GQ India
Bombay Times
Ogilvy
Leo Burnett
Yash Raj Films
Dharma Productions
Netflix India
Brand-side teams — Nykaa, Tata Cliq, Myntra

Hiring varies by cycle and portfolio strength. Placement is supported, not guaranteed.

Why Storyboard

Built for outcomes, not just qualifications.

Mumbai’s premier creative-media institute since 2015 — accredited, awarded, and trusted by 5L+ students across 14 disciplines.

A+ Certified Faculty Members

Guaranteed* Job Placement

Affordable Course Fees

Professional Industry Expertise

Industry Studio Visits

Boundless Practice Hours

Skill-Based Training

Industry Expert Presentations

Perpetual Career Support

Faculty

Working professionals, not just teachers.

Every Photo · Cine instructor at Storyboard is an A+ certified faculty member with active industry practice. They teach the work they ship.

S. Pillai

Senior Cinematographer

Cinematographer across ad, OTT, and music video. Teaches lighting and camera craft on cinema kits.

N. Shah

Editor & Post Producer

Edits across film and OTT. Leads the post-production and grading modules across Filmmaking and Broadcast.

Faculty rosters rotate by cohort. Final instructor allocation is shared during your enquiry call.

Fees & next batch

Affordable today. EMI-friendly. Scholarship-eligible.

We keep fees transparent and structure-friendly. Final pricing is shared during your admissions call along with cohort dates and scholarship eligibility.

Programme fee

Request fee structure

Shared during admissions call

EMI options

EMI options available

0% interest via partner NBFCs (eligibility-based)

Scholarships

Merit-based slabs

Portfolio-based scholarships available. Ask admissions.

Admissions team: Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

FAQs

Common questions about Photography & Cinematography.

Got something not covered here? Our admissions team responds within 24 hours, Monday – Saturday.

Do I need to own a camera?

No. The campus provides DSLR, mirrorless, and cinema cameras for module shoots. You may eventually want your own for personal projects.

Should I pick photography or cinematography?

You will train in both. Most students decide their direction by month 7 based on which work they connect with.

Is the course on-campus?

Yes — all sessions are on-campus at our Mira Road East studio, including shoot weeks and post-production.

Can I freelance after this?

Yes — many graduates go freelance within 6 months. The capstone module covers client decks, pricing, and contracts.

Will I get to shoot real fashion or product work?

Yes. Module briefs include real-world style shoots, and the capstone is a fully styled portfolio shoot.

What about content creation careers (YouTube, Reels)?

Content creation is one of the largest growth segments. Cinematic Reels DOP and content creator paths are explicitly covered in cinematography.

When does the next batch start?

The next intake begins July 2026. Speak to admissions for an earlier seat.

Enquire

Get the syllabus, fees, and next batch dates.

Send a quick enquiry. Our admissions team will respond within 24 hours with the Photo · Cine brief, fee structure, scholarship eligibility, and the next cohort start date.

· Full module-by-module curriculum
· Fee structure + EMI options
· Scholarship eligibility
· Demo class invitation

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Photography & Cinematography. Light. Lens. Story.

By the end of Photography & Cinematography, you will be able to:

The industry toolchain — taught at production depth.

Module by module, project by project.