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TechnicalDiploma
Camera & Lighting
Broadcast camera operation, composition and studio lighting design on professional equipment.
Course Overview
This diploma covers the technical craft behind every frame: exposure, optics, movement, and the lighting design that shapes a studio set. Training runs on the broadcast cameras and lighting grids used in daily Rupavahini production.
Learning Outcomes
- Operate broadcast cameras confidently in studio and field
- Design and rig three-point and mood lighting setups
- Control exposure, white balance and colour temperature
- Work as part of a coordinated multi-camera crew
Module Syllabus
- 1
Camera Fundamentals
Sensors, lenses, exposure triangle and formats.
- 2
Composition & Movement
Framing, shot grammar, pedestal, track and handheld work.
- 3
Lighting Design
Key, fill, back and practicals; colour, contrast and mood.
- 4
Multi-Camera Studio Operations
Comms discipline, shot calling and gallery coordination.
- 5
Field Production
ENG kits, run-and-gun setups and location lighting.
Practical Studio Sessions
- Studio camera rotations
- Lighting rig-and-strike labs
- Location shoot assignments
Entry Requirements
- Minimum age 18
- G.C.E. O/L or equivalent
- Basic technical aptitude interview
Career Paths
Studio camera operatorLighting technicianVideographerDirector of photography (assistant)
