Diploma in

Film Making

Approved by Bharathidasan University The movement of images, the play of lights, the stories attached to experiences, the emotions depicted and every other little detail which goes into film making, constitutes an art.

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DURATION

6 months

Regular & Online

NEXT BATCH

10th July 2025 (Admission Closes Soon, Limited seats)

ELIGIBILITY

Min 12th Std or Equivalent

TIMING

Regular: Mon to Fri
(3 Hrs/Day)
Weekend: Sat & Sun
(6 Hrs/Day)

The movement of images, the play of lights, the stories attached to experiences, the emotions depicted and every other little detail which goes into film making, constitutes an art. The dynamic processes involved in this art, are encapsulated in the most streamlined course structure for film making. Bridge Academy, the best film and media school in Chennai, works with professionals who have a vast experience in the field of film making and cinematography. Our diploma course for film direction is divided into five major segments: Film studies, production techniques, direction, photography and digital cinematography. In our six-month diploma course in film making, we aim to deliver a crisp and practical knowledge base enabling our students to create magic with their own productions.

Film Studies

  • Film Direction, Cinematography, Non-Linear Editing, Sound Recording, Post-Production, Digital Film Making in Digital Camera.

Film Production Techniques

  • Pre-production, Production and Post-Production Stages.

Photography:

  • History of Photography, Definition, Characteristics of Light, Camera and Lens, Types of Camera & Features, Chemistry of Photography, Technicality of Photography, Darkroom Techniques, Developing and Printing, Portraiture, Product, Landscape, Photo Feature, Panorama Photography.

Digital Cinematography

  • Parts of camera, camera angles, framing and composition, camera movements, natural and artifical lightings, indoor and outdoor filters, exposure, sensors, lenses, shots

Direction

  • Introduction to film language and grammar, film language, shots, the 180 degree rule, the 30 degree rule, screen direction, film time, Dramatic elements in the screenplay, spines, character, circumstance, dynamic relationships, wants, expectations, actions, activity and acting beats. Managerial responsibilities of the director; dealing with the producer, assistant directors, crew, cinematographer – implementing the shooting schedule with perfection

Short Films, Photography Portfolio, Story Boarding, Video song.

PROJECTS

SHORT MOVIES

Naanayam

Director

Jeeva

Tippen Box

Director

Karthik Gopal

237

Director

Lakshmi Narayanan

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