I am 16 years old and am a student of class 12th with PCM. What should I do after 12th to become a cinematographer in India?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

After completing your school, you can appear for entrance tests conducted by the institutes mentioned below: 1.Film and Television Institute of India 2.Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute 3.Government Film Institute 4.Ramoji Film and Television Academy 5.Biju Pattanaik Film & Television Institute How is Competition? Cinematography is a popular major in most colleges who offer the course, and so it is expected to get very competitive in the future. Experience and Seniority in the field often are imperative to get ahead of the competition. However, cinematographers are expected to enjoy stable employment prospects, thus making it an attractive industry to enter. Employment of Cinematographers is expected to increase 11 % between 2008 and 2018, according to December 2009 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This rate of growth is about average compared to other careers. This ensures that the competition remained fierce in this industry with new talent graduating every year and entering this field. What are Salary Prospects? Cinematographer's earnings vary, depending upon location, experience, and employment specifics. In the United States, an average salary of $40,000 per annum is paid to a cinematographer; however, there are also jobs which pay six digit salaries. Cinematographers tend to make more money working for motion pictures rather than working for the television industry. In India, a cinematographer who has just joined the industry is paid Rs. 84,000 Rs. 96,000 per year. As the cinematographer becomes more experienced, his/her salary rises to Rs. 480,000 Rs. 600,000 a year. The salary also depends upon the project on which the cinematographer is working on.