Cinematography Certificate

Our Cinematography Certificate is the ideal course for filmmakers keen to build their knowledge and experience of working in the camera department. By developing an understanding of all of the key roles on set, students will complete the course with an enhanced perspective of the filmmaking process. Accordingly, this course would also benefit aspiring directors and filmmakers who have not yet worked in the camera department. Guided by experienced camera and lighting professionals, this practical and in-depth course provides training in various aspects of cinematography including lighting, camera operation, focus, field of depth, lens manipulation, DIT, colour correction and grading. All students will have the opportunity to practise the roles of the camera department on a short film in a studio environment using a high-end HD camera. Participants will also be introduced to grading and colour correction ahead of a screening in our state-of-the-art cinema.

Targeted exercises ensure you:

• Establish an understanding of shot choices, visual storytelling and effectively interpreting the script
• Build an understanding of operating camera effectively
• Enhance your communication skills, allowing you to draw the best from your crew and directors
• Learn to shoot and grade a short film, working with a full crew and professional actors in an industry standard environment

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Our Cinematography Certificate is the ideal course for filmmakers keen to build their knowledge and experience of working in the camera department. By developing an understanding of all of the key roles on set, students will complete the course with an enhanced perspective of the filmmaking process. Accordingly, this course would also benefit aspiring directors and filmmakers who have not yet worked in the camera department. Guided by experienced camera and lighting professionals, this practical and in-depth course provides training in various aspects of cinematography including lighting, camera operation, focus, field of depth, lens manipulation, DIT, colour correction and grading. All students will have the opportunity to practise the roles of the camera department on a short film in a studio environment using a high-end HD camera. Participants will also be introduced to grading and colour correction ahead of a screening in our state-of-the-art cinema.

Targeted exercises ensure you:

• Establish an understanding of shot choices, visual storytelling and effectively interpreting the script
• Build an understanding of operating camera effectively
• Enhance your communication skills, allowing you to draw the best from your crew and directors
• Learn to shoot and grade a short film, working with a full crew and professional actors in an industry standard environment

This course takes place in person at LFA, 52a Walham Grove, London SW6

Minimum age 18.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS (For international Students)

To access the course content and understand the technical filmmaking terminology used when delivering our courses, all applicants must be able to read, write, speak and understand English to a B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale. The best way to find out your CEFR level is to take a well-designed standardised test. Most common English assessment tests now provide the CEFR equivalency. If you have questions about our English language requirement, please feel free to email the Short Courses team.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

For in depth Visa information please visit our Visa page.

• All applicants must be fluent in English: English Language Level: Upper Intermediate
• Minimum age 18

Step 1: Application
Submit your Application Form here.

Step 2: Course Fees
Your letter of acceptance, which you need in order to apply for your student visitor visa, can only be issued once you have met all of the admissions criteria for the course you are applying for and we have received your full course fees.

Step 3: Acceptance
Once we’ve received your full course fees, we can issue you with a letter of acceptance, which you can use to apply for your student visitor visa. In order to issue your letter of acceptance we will require:

1.  A scanned copy or high quality photograph of your passport
2. Your passport number
3. Your name as it appears on your passport
4. Your nationality
5. Your home address
6. The address where you will be staying whilst studying in the UK