S.A. Film Academy (SAFA) successfully organized a five-day Advanced Cinematography Workshop from June 22 to 26 at its Chennai campus, offering aspiring filmmakers and media students intensive practical training in professional filmmaking techniques. Participants gained hands-on experience with industry-standard cameras, including RED Komodo, ARRI Alexa, and Sony FX3. The sessions covered indoor and outdoor lighting, lens selection, camera movements using crane, trolley, and gimbal setups, and digital intermediate (DI) colour grading.

The workshop was conducted under the guidance of Thiru. P. Venkatesh Raja, Correspondent, S.A. Institutions. Dr. S. Anbalagan, Principal, emphasized the importance of experiential learning, while Dr. K. S. Prabakar, Director (Admin & CDC), highlighted the role of skill-based training in enhancing employability. Dr. S. H. Sheik Mohammed, Head, Department of Visual Communication, welcomed the gathering.

The sessions were led by Thiru. Narayan Kumar, FTII alumnus and cinematographer, with industry insights shared by cinematographer Mr. G. Mukesh. The workshop was initiated and coordinated by Prof. R.D. Balaji, Director, SAFA. Certificates were distributed to participants during the valedictory ceremony.

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