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Shaneil Deo extols cinematography rules
Learning a craft is a continuous process. To excel in any field you need to get out of your comfort zone, learn new techniques, try new things but most of all be dedicated and self confident,” said cinematographer Shaneil Deo of ‘Kshanam’ fame.
In the two-day workshop, Shaneil spoke to AISFM students about techniques and finer nuances of cinematography, photography and filmmaking
"Learning a craft is a continuous process. To excel in any field you need to get out of your comfort zone, learn new techniques, try new things but most of all be dedicated and self confident,” said cinematographer Shaneil Deo of ‘Kshanam’ fame.
Shaneil was speaking at the exclusive two-day workshop for students of Annapurna International School of Film and Media (AISFM) where he shared his knowledge and expertise in the field.“Cinematography is a brilliant subject to learn and definitely very creative and effective when it comes to telling a story as all the 24 frames can be used to portray a visually penetrative content,” said Shaneil.
“The field we are in, photography or cinematography, there is no one way of doing things, no right or wrong. It’s the way you perceive something which makes the visual more impactful,” explained Shaneil to students and added, “So, focus on learning the craft, push yourselves, get out of your comfort zone, learn new techniques, try new things, be at it, regroup, reassess and try again. But most importantly, be dedicated and be self-confident.”
According to Shaneil studying at a film school and learning on the job both go hand in hand. "At a school you learn how things are set up and you take that knowledge and learn how to apply it on the real set. On the set, it is good to see what is happening, but if you don’t have the knowledge of how it is happening and how to apply it then its doesn’t help you.”
Speaking about his personal journey towards filmmaking Shaneil shared his experiences working in India. "Culturally it has been very different. I was born in Fiji and raised in the US and I don’t have any family in India. My first trip to India was in 2013 and I was there for one month and it was a culture shock at that time.
I don’t speak Telugu but I speak Hindi. I only knew about Bollywood movies and never knew about Telugu movies per se. So coming here now, after three years, was okay to adjust because being here once before, helped. People are nicer and very cool to work with and it has been fun.”
Currently, Shaniel is finishing the remake of ‘Vicky Donor’. He recently travelled to Cannes and met some producers and is in talks with a French team.
