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Setu is the Cinematographer of the films like Dangal (2016), Dedh Ishqiya(2014),Ghanachakkar (2013),Kahani (2012), Katho uponishad (2011), Vakratunda Swaha (2010), Taare Zameen Par (2007), Charas (2004), A Pyramid of Women (2003) etc. Sandipp, Asst Professor, Cinematography, RKU has taken this exclusive interview for the readers of the RKU blogspot. RKU shows its gratitude to Setu for giving his valuable time. Sandipp : Setu, when did you have the insight of becoming Cinematographer?  Setu:  From an early age  I was interested in photography. In my school & college days, I used to go to Chitrabani, Kolkata. I learnt Black & White photography process,  the image forming on paper. But the real thrust came to me watching my Mesho ( aunt’s husband) Ranjan Palit, working as the cinematographer. He is a legend in documentary circles. Watching him work, I made up my mind to become a cinematographer.  Sandipp:  Though you have the ...

Neha Hooda:  Assistant Professor Centre for Post Production Skills A film typically runs through three stages before it is sent to distributors who make the film available for public viewing. The three stages are pre-production (planning), production (actual shooting) & post production (structuring all the work shot). Though post production is the last stage, it is also the most important stage of all. It is here that all the footage that is shot is edited and the story takes a visual form, sound effects are added and a new element of interest is added to make the story world believable. Images are enhanced for colour, look & feel. Visual elements are also created in a digital environment that are added to the story in the form of VFX shots. By definition, Visual Effects refers to the effects that are added digitally because they could not be shot at the time of shooting. This generally happens post the shooting stage. However, VFX crews often get involved with pr...