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Photography
Introduction
Photography has become a medium of self-expression and people are getting more inclined to convert this hobby into a profession. Few are born with the talent of visualizing reality whereas few learn to visualize. There are unlimited opportunities and specialization if photography is pursued as a career. There are many fields in photography from wildlife to war that give you a lot of flexibility. As time has changed, apart from self-learned photographers, many institutes have come up to train people, offer knowledge, and polish skills in Photography.
Work Roles
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Photographers capture precious and crucial moments for professional purposes
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According to the occasions and requirements uses different cameras and related equipments
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Creates concept and story from skilled photography
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Build portfolios or profiles for actors and models
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Covers the events like weddings and parties as professional photographer
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Plays important in legal cases by capturing the pictures of crime scenes, areas of accidents and investigation.
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Works in the studios to develop photographs of different types.
Advantages
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It is a flexible and creative field that enables you to convert your imagination into a masterpiece.
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One can also work as a freelancer in this field.
Career Opportunities
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Websites
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Law enforcement agencies
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Scientific photographers
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Commercial Photographers
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Nature, Wildlife and War Photographer
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Film Photographers
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Video Photographers
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Newspaper
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Media and Press
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Magazines
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Advertising Agencies
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Government Agencies
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Industrial Houses
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Fashion Houses
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Stock Photography Companies
Important
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Specific degree or qualification is not required for a successful career in photography.
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To pursue skills in photography, all you need is a strong sense of aesthetics and creativity
Disadvantages
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Lots of fierce competition.
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It is difficult to bring the best in a simple phenomenon.
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Requires a lot of patience just to get that one perfect shot.
Career Paths
Class XII with Any Stream
B.Sc. in Photography
M.Sc. in Photography
Class XII with any stream
Diploma/ Certification
Any Stream
Graduation in any discipline
Diploma in Photography
Film Making
Introduction
A filmmaker is the one whose work starts from conceptualization of the idea to scriptwriting, casting, editing, screening, etc. They are the visionary of a film and are considered usually the backbone of the film too. Though they can also be called Directors but not all Directors are filmmakers.
Work Roles
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Direct and govern the complete making of the film or documentary and the way it is to be presented to the viewers.
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Opt-out the actors and cast for the film.
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Provide guidance to the actors and casts of the film to work a particular way in order to fulfill the task.
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Keep track of the work related to technicians for lighting, backdrop, sets, camera, and special effects.
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Coordinate with editors for the appropriate sequencing of scenes.
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Monitor the progress and the number of expenses and make sure it does not rise above the decided budget.
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Plan and design a proper schedule and follow it.
Advantages
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The work is interesting as it is not monotonous and there is something to learn each day.
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You learn how to have a finger in each pie.
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Your dream of name, fame, and growth can come true in this career.
Career Opportunities
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Film Production Companies
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Advertisement Agencies
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Television Channels
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Freelancing
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Teaching
Important
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The eligibility criteria for candidate is to score 50% aggregate marks in class XII
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Age restriction in some Colleges /Universities.
Disadvantages
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A lot of struggle is involved for an uncertain period of time.
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Personal life may be affected due to the time-consuming process of movie-making.
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Competition is intense in this career.
Career Paths
Class XII with Any Stream
B.Sc. / BA in Filmmaking
PG Programme in Film Making
Class XII with Any Stream
Graduation in any Discipline
PG Programme in Film Making
Class XII with Any Stream
Diploma Courses