HERITAGE, STREET & LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP @ PONDICHERRY 2nd to 5th April 2015 MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE, Chennai, a venture of Rajiv Menon, Director-Cinematographer, besides its regular courses on Cinematography and Screenwriting, is coming up with a four days’ workshop at Pondicherry “HERITAGE, STREET & LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY “from 2nd to 5th April 2015. It’s a 4 days full time workshop, an opportunity to aspiring candidates who have a passion and desire for photography, to gain a deeper appreciation of one's creativity, explore effective avenues of Photography, discover and develop skills for better image projection, tricks and techniques of effective photography. The workshop is designed for a wide range of audience ranging from individuals with interests in Photography for any professional willing to explore what goes into the creation of beautiful landscape, Heritage images, from sweeping panoramas to capturing intimate street scenes. You will receive an in-depth study of landscape composition concepts and techniques, helping you create and capture your creative vision of the amazing street scenes we visit. We will review everything from equipment and exposure settings, to how to find those stunning places and “work” a scene. During the workshop we will cover most all aspects of landscape, Heritage and street photography. The Philosophy behind the workshop has been to awaken the creative photographer hidden in many people who have not had the opportunity to explore photography as a career. These are people who love taking pictures but have been baffled by the technologies involved in digital photography, or those who are inspired by the beauty of what they see but are frustrated that they cannot transform that experience into a great picture. The workshop is meant to guide such people and give them a start in the right direction. HERITAGE PHOTOGRAPHY: Capturing the essence of Pondicherry, from Ashram to French Architecture to Places of Worship - opportunities abound at every step. 1. ASHRAM WALK 2. FRENCH HERITAGE WALK 3. TAMIL QUARTER WALK LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: The wharf, the coastline, the beaches, and the fisher-folk come alive at the break of dawn. What better than to spend the early hours making wonderful sunrise shots. 1. LEARN TO CAPTURE THE EXQUISITE COLORS OF THE MORNING 2. PLAY WITH SHUTTER SPEEDS AND EXPOSURES 3. SILHOUETTES AND LIGHTING ADVANTAGES – ITS ALL IN THERE STREET PHOTOGRAPHY: The bustling city offers many opportunities to make pictures that stand out from the crowd. 1. TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF NATURAL SETTINGS 2. EXPERIMENT TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF NATURAL SETTINGS 3. CLASSIC PORTRAITURE OPPORTUNITIES. LEARNINGS & TAKE AWAYS: Accompanied by a master-craftsman, you will learn the nuances of digital photography and storyboarding. 1. USE OF NATURAL LIGHT MIXED WITH ARTIFICIAL LIGHT; POP- UP FLASH OR EXTERNAL 2. USE OF FILTERS AND THEIR EFFECTS 3. EFFECTIVE USE

1. HERITAGE, STREET & LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP @ PONDICHERRY
2nd to 5th April 2015
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE, Chennai, a venture of Rajiv Menon, Director-Cinematographer, besides
its regular courses on Cinematography and Screenwriting, is coming up with a four days’ workshop at
Pondicherry “HERITAGE, STREET & LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY “from 2nd to 5th April 2015.
It’s a 4 days full time workshop, an opportunity to aspiring candidates who have a passion and desire for
photography, to gain a deeper appreciation of one's creativity, explore effective avenues of Photography,
discover and develop skills for better image projection, tricks and techniques of effective photography. The
workshop is designed for a wide range of audience ranging from individuals with interests in Photography for
any professional willing to explore what goes into the creation of beautiful landscape, Heritage images, from
sweeping panoramas to capturing intimate street scenes. You will receive an in-depth study of landscape
composition concepts and techniques, helping you create and capture your creative vision of the amazing street
scenes we visit. We will review everything from equipment and exposure settings, to how to find those stunning
places and “work” a scene. During the workshop we will cover most all aspects of landscape, Heritage and
street photography.
The Philosophy behind the workshop has been to awaken the creative photographer hidden in many people who
have not had the opportunity to explore photography as a career. These are people who love taking pictures but
have been baffled by the technologies involved in digital photography, or those who are inspired by the beauty
of what they see but are frustrated that they cannot transform that experience into a great picture. The workshop
is meant to guide such people and give them a start in the right direction.
HERITAGE PHOTOGRAPHY: Capturing the essence of Pondicherry, from Ashram to French Architecture
to Places of Worship - opportunities abound at every step.
1. ASHRAM WALK
2. FRENCH HERITAGE WALK
3. TAMIL QUARTER WALK
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: The wharf, the coastline, the beaches, and the fisher-folk come alive at the break
of dawn. What better than to spend the early hours making wonderful sunrise shots.
1. LEARN TO CAPTURE THE EXQUISITE COLORS OF THE MORNING
2. PLAY WITH SHUTTER SPEEDS AND EXPOSURES
3. SILHOUETTES AND LIGHTING ADVANTAGES – ITS ALL IN THERE
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY: The bustling city offers many opportunities to make pictures that stand out from
the crowd.
1. TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF NATURAL SETTINGS
2. EXPERIMENT TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF NATURAL SETTINGS
3. CLASSIC PORTRAITURE OPPORTUNITIES.
LEARNINGS & TAKE AWAYS: Accompanied by a master-craftsman, you will learn the nuances of digital
photography and storyboarding.
1. USE OF NATURAL LIGHT MIXED WITH ARTIFICIAL LIGHT; POP- UP FLASH OR EXTERNAL
2. USE OF FILTERS AND THEIR EFFECTS
3. EFFECTIVE USE OF DIFFERENT FOCAL LENGTHS IN DIFFERENT FORMS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
4. QUICK THINKING AND EFFICIENT RESULTS
5. CREATING A STORY BOARD FOR THE RANGE OF PHOTOGRAPHS YOU CLICK.
Finally,
Happy Memories and stock-pile of Images

2. The workshop will be felicitated by Diinesh Kumble renowned wildlife photographer and Cameraman.
Dinesh Kumble is an entrepreneur turned Sports, Nature and Wildlife Photographer. Photography was always
pursued with a passion even as a student while studying in the United States of America for his Master’s degree
in Chemical Engineering. Diinesh has been regularly travelling across the wilds of India and Africa to realise
and share his many dreams. The large amount of photographs and experience he has been able to gather
convinced him to compile "DREAM SAFARI - A Pictorial Journey through Africa's Cradle of Life", a book
based on his various trips to eastern Africa and its famed game parks.
ONLY LIMITED SEATS
For Registration contact:
MINDSCREEN FILM INSTITUTE.
#4, Ranga Lane, Dr.Ranga Road,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004
Ph.: +91 044 4210 8682 / 2499 6417
Mobile: 9841612595
Fax: +91 044 2431 0655
E-mail: mindscreen@mindscreen.co.in
Web: www.mindscreen.co.in