Build practical photography and videography skills from camera fundamentals and exposure to lighting, composition, gimbal movement, product shoots and full production through structured training, hands-on shoots and a four-month practical internship.
Beginner to advanced · 10 weeks · 50 training days · hands-on shoots · 4-month practical internship
The SDS Prime Photography & Videography domain combines camera fundamentals with hands-on shooting, covering exposure, lenses, composition, lighting, flash, colour, gimbal movement, product photography, audio basics and full production.
Understand DSLR vs mirrorless, full-frame vs crop sensors, camera handling, stability and essential gear care.
Practise ISO, shutter speed, aperture and frame rate, along with focal lengths, prime and zoom lenses and depth of field.
Apply rule of thirds, leading lines, negative space, shot sizes and high, low and eye-level camera angles.
Learn natural and artificial light, three-point lighting, reflectors, softbox setups, flash basics and product lighting.
Work with white balance, Kelvin, colour identity, basic grading and smooth gimbal movements including tracking and reveals.
Plan product shoots, interview or podcast setups, audio basics, shot lists and storyboards, ending with a brand video and portfolio.
The domain is structured across 10 weeks and 50 training days, combining theory, hands-on shoots and weekly tests with a practical output each week.
Career scope, DSLR vs mirrorless, full frame vs crop sensor, holding and stability, and gear care. Practical: 10 stable handheld shots.
ISO, shutter speed, aperture, frame rate and balancing all three in manual mode. Practical: perfectly exposed manual-mode shot.
Prime vs zoom, focal lengths, macro lens, depth of field for products and focus techniques. Practical: sharp product with fully blurred background.
Rule of thirds, high/low/eye-level angles, shot sizes, leading lines and negative space. Practical: 5-shot sequence with varied angles and sizes.
Natural vs artificial light, three-point lighting with key, fill and back lights, reflectors and softbox. Practical: fully three-point lit shot.
Godox flash basics, high-key and low-key lighting, mood lighting, product lighting rigs and lighting fixes. Practical: product shoot with custom lighting setup.
Colour wheel, white balance and Kelvin, colour and brand identity, basic grading and accurate skin and product colour. Practical: brand colour-theme shot.
DJI Ronin RS4 balancing, pan/tilt/tracking, walking and follow shots, orbit and push-in reveals. Practical: 15–20 second smooth gimbal sequence.
Product photography, backgrounds, table-top setup, lifestyle shots, 360° and macro detail. Practical: complete 5–6 shot product shoot.
Interview/podcast setup, audio basics, shot list, storyboard, final shoot day and portfolio review. Practical: 30–60 second brand video + portfolio.
The overall Job-Ready Training Program follows two months of structured domain training followed by four months of practical internship.
Ten weeks of structured learning with theory, hands-on shoots and weekly tests, ending in a 30–60 second product or brand video and portfolio.
Interns shoot real product, brand and event assignments with professional equipment, learning on set with mentor guidance and building a live showreel.
The brochure identifies the following skills and career roles for the Photography & Videography domain.
The Photography & Videography domain has 10 weeks and 50 training days of structured training, followed by a four-month internship phase as part of the six-month Job-Ready Training Program.
The brochure describes the Photography & Videography domain as beginner to advanced, making it suitable for learners starting with foundational camera and production concepts.
The curriculum covers camera fundamentals, exposure, lenses and depth of field, composition, camera angles, lighting, flash, colour theory, white balance, gimbal movement, product photography, audio basics and full production.
Weekly practical outputs include stable handheld shots, an exposed manual-mode shot, product depth-of-field work, composition sequences, lighting setups, a product shoot, a gimbal sequence, a complete product shoot and a 30–60 second brand video with portfolio.
Yes. The overall program includes four months of practical internship after the structured training phase. Interns work on real product, brand and event assignments with professional equipment and mentor guidance.
The brochure states ₹3,000 per month from Month 3 onwards, subject to program terms, attendance, discipline and performance requirements.
The brochure identifies Videographer, Photographer, Cinematography Assistant and Product Shoot Specialist as career roles for the Photography & Videography domain.
SDS Prime, AT News House, Vishnupuri, Ramghat Road, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
Download the course brochure or contact SDS Prime about the 2026–27 Job-Ready Training Program.