Basic Course in Digital Cinematography in Pune (08-20 December 2025)

List of selected participants for the course of Basic Course in Digital Cinematography in Pune (08-20 December 2025).

 

First Name Middle Name Last Name
Ankit   Kumar
Rutuja   Balraj
sanjram   Joy
GURPREET   SINGH
Sumit Ajitrao jagadale
Satyajit Aniruddha Khutwad
Jaidip   Mukherjee
Sayan Basu Chowdhury
Parth Pramod Kadam
Anahita   Prashant
Atharv Sandeep Musale
Gaurav   Pal
Rahul   Patil
RAGHUNATH NARAYAN PANDIT
Raisaheli   Bhattacharyya
ANIRUDH RAJIV SONI
Aditya   Nagpal
Shreya   Poddar
SANJAY   FULMALI
Bipin   Kumar
Saurabh   Arora
Ankit   Paul
harsh naman sahu
Divyanshu   Rautela

 

Basic Course in Digital Cinematography in Pune from 08-20 December 2025

 

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune under its ‘Centre For Open Learning (CFOL)’ announces “Basic Course in Digital Cinematography” from 08-20 December 2025 at Vijay Tendulkar Writer’s Academy, Rambaug Colony, Near Doordarshan Kendra, Kothrud, Pune .

Following are the details in this regard;

  1. Name of the Course: Basic Course in Digital Cinematography
  2. Dates: 08-20 December 2025 (Sunday will be a holiday, 12 days)
  3. Timings: 10 am to 5 pm (1 to 2 pm will be lunch break)
  4. Max. no. of participants: 24 (Course will be conducted only if min. strength of 20 participants is reached)
  5. Age: 18 years & above as on 1st December 2025 (participants born on or before 30th  November 2007)
  6. Educational Qualification: HSC (12th pass). In exceptional cases, 10th pass may be considered
  7. Nationality: Indian
  8. Medium of Instructions: English & Hindi
  9. Venue: Vijay Tendulkar Writer’s Academy, Rambaug Colony, Near Doordarshan Kendra, , Kothrud, Pune
  10. Per Participant Course fee: Rs 15,000/- 

     Course fee is excluding lunch, tea/ coffee, snacks etc.

Course fee of selected participants will be non-refundable, non-transferrable, non-adjustable, etc. under any circumstances. Course fee of all the non – selected participants will be returned within 21 working days of the course commencement.

 However, due to any reason, if the course is postponed OR cancelled by the organisers, course fee will be refunded.

  1. Mode of payment: Online through SBI Collect (along with application form).
  2. Due date & time to submit online application: 10 November, 2025, 6 pm IST. Application submitted after due date & time will not be considered.
  3. Selection Criteria: On First – Come – First – Served Basis. List of selected participants will be published on our website and selection emails will also be sent to all the selected participants.
  4. Certificates: All participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion of the course.  Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get certificate.
  1.  Queries: For any queries contact Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 - 25580085, info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in
  1. Communication with participants: All communications with the participants will be carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants will be published on FTII website and selection email will be sent to the selected participants on their registered email.
  2. Limited Hostel accommodation for outstation participants: Rs 4,200/- (Rs. 300/- per day for 14 days) on triple sharing basis at Vijay Tendulkar Writer’s Academy campus in Kothrud.

Hostel Accommodation Fee is excluding breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/ coffee, snacks etc. Hostel accommodation fee payment details will be shared separately with the participants who are selected & who need said accommodation, on First come first served basis

 

 

  1.  Course Director: Rakesh Bhilare

- Freelancer cinematographer with work experience more than 12 years in Hindi & Marathi film industry.

- Post graduate from dept. of communication studies (University of Pune) Specialization in Video production

- Specialization in Electronic cinematography from FTII T.V batch (Year 2008-09)

- His Marathi feature film 'Y' (2022) & Web series Athaang (2022) as a cinematographer has received numerous awards including best cinematography

- Has shot documentry episode 'Raah Sangharsh ki' from web series 'Lovestoriyaan' (2024) currently showing on Amazon Prime

- He was part of a camera team in Hindi Project Bhaag Milkha bhaag, Rajjo, Baaghi & many more

- Experienced in taking camera workshop & practicals. He has conducted short term electronic cinematography courses in FTII with Prof. Bharat Nerkar

(18) How to apply:

1. Click open the link - https://onlinesbi.sbi.bank.in/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm  OR visit https://onlinesbi.sbi.bank.in/ and further click on “SB Collect” which is at the top left, vertically 06th from left to right.

. In the Search box, search/Find FTII Fees Account and click submit.

2. In the payment category select “C4 Basic Course in Digital Cinematography.

3. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.

4. Make necessary payment of Rs 15,000/-

5. Once payment is done, please note "SBI collect Reference Number" (mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future reference. 

6. If possible, digitally store the receipt of payment. This can be carried out in one of the following ways;

(i) by taking printout of receipt of payment, scan & save it

(ii) by taking screenshot of payment (if using mobile) or print screen (if using computer)

(iii) by simply taking a photograph from mobile

7. No document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached. Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.

8. Terms & conditions: By agreeing to the terms & conditions in the application form, participants are confirming that they have read & understood the website advt. They are eligible to apply and fulfil all the requirements as stated in the advt. Further, participants agree that decision of FTII Director regarding admission to the STTP and its conduction in all respect will be final.

 

Click here to Apply

 

Course Contents

-      Concept of Digital Cinematography

-      Role of a Cinematographer

-      Basics of Composition

-      The space for cinematic composition

-      Types of camera movement their need

-      Composition for different shots & image sizes

-      Camera operation practical (pan, tilt, zoom, trolly)

-      Exposure (Aperture, Shutter speed, Iso)

-      Purpose of light

-      Nature of light & Light controls

-      Photographic Filters (ND, CTB, CTO)

-      Lighting Practical (Interview setup with single & two characters)

-      Shooting 6 shot Continuity Exercise

It may please be noted that above topics /arrangement are indicative in nature and may be changed/Omitted etc.