Cinematic Lighting & Professional Gaffer Training
A look at our signature work on iconic films and our hands-on approach to training the next generation of lighting professionals.
We partner with industry leaders like Yasuka, Sony, and the Indian Women Cinematographers' Collective to host premier training events. Our LUMEN MASTERS series is designed to empower the next generation of filmmakers through hands-on masterclasses.
This is the kind of complex, real-world problem solving we teach. For the film 'Delhi Belly', we lit an entire flyover with industrial lamps and built a multi-layer scaffolding tower for an 18kw fresnel to simulate sunlight, showcasing advanced lighting and rigging techniques.
We take immense pride when our trainees and team contribute to critically acclaimed films like 'Last Film Show', India's official entry to the Oscars. This is a testament to our training philosophy which prioritizes expertise and dedication to the craft.
Our training keeps you ahead of the curve with the latest technology. Here is a brand new Creamsource Vortex 8, a versatile and powerful 650W IP65-rated LED fixture that you will learn to operate in our workshops.
We are proud to champion and contribute to global conversations about the craft, such as this feature in the book 'Collected Light: Volume Three' which highlights the work of women in entertainment lighting.
The end result of expert lighting is creating a powerful mood and atmosphere. In this behind the scenes shot, you can see how carefully shaped light coming through the windows creates a dramatic, high-contrast scene.
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You’ll notice our work isn’t just about putting lights on a stand; it’s about solving structural challenges, like lighting an entire flyover for a night shoot or rigging 18kw fresnels to match sunlight on a practical location. If you are tired of rental houses that simply hand over boxes, come by our Charkop facility. We teach you how to handle everything from legacy tungsten gear to modern wireless CRMX workflows, because we believe the equipment is only as good as the hand operating it.
From Iconic Sets to Modern Classrooms
We have been part of Indian filmmaking for decades, working on projects like Salaam Bombay! and Delhi Belly. Our process is grounded in the grit of the 35mm film era, but we are obsessed with the latest tech. Whether we are rigging multi-layer scaffolding towers for high-output fixtures or configuring the IP65-rated Creamsource Vortex8, our goal remains constant: enabling the cinematographer’s vision.
Why Our Training is Different
We don't offer generic seminars. When you step into our Mumbai base, you are working with senior gaffers who have spent their lives on set. We focus on the practical realities of the job:
- The Science of Light: We move beyond theory to teach you the difference between hard and soft sources in real-world environments.
- Hardware Mastery: You will get hands-on experience with everything from vintage autostat transformers to the latest RGBACL LED engines.
- Workflow Efficiency: From CRMX and DMX control to iPad-based wireless app integration, we ensure you can manage modern lighting protocols without hesitation.
Mentorship, Not Just Instruction
Our certification batches are small because we prioritize safety and access. You will learn electrical safety, 3-phase power management, and how to troubleshoot on-set emergencies like fuse blowouts. We are committed to fostering the next wave of gaffers. If you are serious about your craft, we will help you push your skills and your vision forward.
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