DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY USING RED - 12 WEEKEND

DIRECTORS SCHOOL, CHENNAI ANNOUNCES 12 WEEKEND COURSE IN “DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY USING RED”

Anyone with an interest in filmmaking is eligible for this course. The course will provide you with an opportunity to explore scriptwriting, camera, editing, and sound design with both aesthetic and technical knowledge and skills. This could be a hobby or the beginning of a serious journey into filmmaking.

Duration

Classes will be held over 12 Weekends ,4 Weekends for making a Short Film and Screening to a Movie Celebrity

ELIGIBILITY

Anyone with an interest in filmmaking is eligible for this course. The course will provide you with an opportunity to explore knowledge on equipment, Cameras & Lensing (Canon R6 Mk II, Blackmagic 6k, RED Komodo), Lighting 3 point, Film Aesthetics, Realtime Production, and Color Correction.

Last Date for Registration

2nd October 2025

COURSE STARTS FROM

4th October 2025

TIMING

10:00 AM TO 6:00 PM. Limited seats apply early(15 SEATS ONLY).

Fees

Rs. 76,700 (65,000 + 11,700 GST 18 %) (Upon Registration, 30,000/-, Balance can be paid in two installments). The payment has to be transferred to our bank (details given below).

Interested persons may apply online (form below) or contact us by email or by phone (+91 8667710055 / +91 9790580494) for any further clarifications.

Please note that fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Bank Details

  • Name: DYGTL SYNAPSE
  • Payable At Chennai
  • Account No : 924020001322023
  • Bank Name : AXIS BANK
  • Branch : ANNA NAGAR  WEST Branch, Chennai – 600 101
  • Branch Code : 001077
  • IFSC : UBIN0810771
  • Enter the payment transfer details in the Application form

 

Course Description

Knowledge on Equipment, Cameras & Lensing (Sony FS100 & Sony FS700, RED MX), Lighting 3 point, Film Aesthetics, Realtime Production, Color Correction. This hands-on course offers a comprehensive opportunity to master the art of visual storytelling, combining aesthetic vision with technical execution using industry-standard cameras, lighting, and equipment. While designed with professionals in mind, beginners with a strong interest are also welcome.

This course will have the following 12 Modules

Course Highlights

Professional Camera Handling

  • In-depth camera settings & menu operations
  • Hands-on with tripods, rigs & file management

Cinematography Principles in Action

  • Composition, continuity & focus control
  • Track, dolly, and handheld camera movement

Advanced Lighting Techniques

  • Lighting for interiors, exteriors, twilight & night effect
  • Conceptual and aesthetic lighting setups

Digital Exposure & Tools

  • Light meter integration
  • Exposure analysis in real-world conditions

Studio Practice & Indoor Shoots

  • Controlled shoot environments
  • Applied creative lighting exercises

Post-Production & VFX

  • DI workflow overview & facility visit
  • Green screen shoots & special effects

Capstone Project

  • Team Project
  • Post-production (edit & sound)
  • Professional evaluation & showreel preparation

At the end of the course, each participant will carry a short film Cinematographed by them (as a team or individually) and basic knowledge of filmmaking that will fire them further into Cinematography.