• Develop a strong aesthetic and narrative vision as a director of photography.
• Master advanced techniques in lighting, camera work, color, and composition.
• Integrate post-production processes, color correction, and VFX into the cinematic vision.
• Participate in real shoots to create a professional reel that boosts your career.
• Adapt to new technologies: virtual studio, 360º filming, and virtual reality (VR).

At FX Barcelona Film School, we offer much more than technical training: we connect you directly with the international film and audiovisual industry.
During your master’s program, you’ll enjoy multiple exclusive benefits designed to boost your career and professional development.
 

• FX Student Card

Access exclusive benefits with your student card, which offers you discounts, promotions, and tickets to FX events and those organized by our partners in the audiovisual sector.

• International Study Trips

Strengthen your network by attending academic and professional trips organized by the school.
Typical destinations include:

• A Coruña, to take part in the Mundos Digitales Festival, a leading event in film and animation.
• London, with visits to Stage FX and major international production companies in the film industry.
• Sitges, participation in the festival as a student from a collaborating school.

These trips bring you closer to the latest trends and the most influential professionals in the industry.

• Exclusive Masterclasses and Workshops

Enjoy masterclasses led by international experts and outstanding former students (AlumniX).
You’ll also be able to take part in practical workshops, industry events, and networking sessions with professionals from film, television, and advertising.

• Job Fair – Connect with the Industry

Take part in the annual FX Job Fair, an event that brings together industry companies with final-year students and AlumniX.
It’s a unique direct recruitment opportunity where you can present your portfolio or professional reel and connect with production companies, studios, and agencies.

• Professional Training in Companies

If you’re enrolled in a two-year master’s program, you can take part in voluntary professional training placements within the audiovisual sector.
This experience allows you to expand your résumé and gain real work experience while studying.

• Real Project Production

During two-year master’s programs, you can also volunteer to join real film productions, working collaboratively with other departments.
This way, you’ll gain hands-on shooting experience and add high-quality material to your reel.

• FX International Community

Become part of an international student community with over 47% foreign students.
Join events, parties, and social activities (FX Family) that foster connection and cultural exchange, building lifelong relationships throughout your career.

• Professional Resources and Equipment

You’ll have free access to film equipment, studios, and fully equipped shooting spaces to develop your personal and academic projects.

• Personalized Tutoring and Final Project

Receive personalized follow-up through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
Your final project will be individually supervised by industry professionals, ensuring a professional-level result for your reel or portfolio.

• International Job Board

After completing your studies, you’ll have lifetime access to the FX Barcelona Film School international job board.
You’ll also receive technical assistance and post-graduation career guidance to continue growing as a filmmaker or director of photography.

Graduates of the master's program will be able to pursue multiple professional roles within the audiovisual sector:

• Director of Photography (DOP) in film, series, or advertising.
• Camera operator and gaffer in professional shoots.
• Focus puller or camera assistant.
• Specialist in VR / 360º filming and virtual sets.
• Colorist or post-production technician.
• Audiovisual freelancer or member of professional production teams.

The master's program is organized into theoretical-practical modules that cover topics ranging from visual language to advanced production. 

Main subjects include: 

• Cinematographic language and photographic analysis.
• Interior, exterior, studio, and location lighting.
• Large-format cameras, lenses, rigs, and cranes.
• Color space, color treatment, and color management.
• VR filming, 360º, and virtual studio.
• Color correction using Da Vinci Resolve. 

The master's final project includes a real shooting and presentation of a professional reel.

At FX Barcelona Film School you will learn by making films from day one.
Each module combines technical training, practical work in the studio, and real teamwork.

Students participate in shootings that simulate professional conditions, using large format cameras, advanced lighting, and complete post-production workflows.

Upon completion, you will have a professional reel that will allow you to enter the job market with real experience.

Throughout the program, students work with professional industry tools:

• DaVinci Resolve (color correction and grading).
• Large-format cameras and professional cinema rigs.
• Cinematic lighting for both studio and outdoor shoots.
• VR, 360º, and virtual set filming using state-of-the-art technology.

Students in the Cinematography Department participate in projects with the production company SeñoraX Productions and the FX Film Festival, where the best short films are distributed to national and international festivals.

This ensures that students not only learn, but also actively participate in real productions with professional visibility.

• Being 20 years old or older.
• Having previous knowledge in film, photography, or audiovisuals.
• Show a clear vocation towards cinematography and image.
• Possess a portfolio or reel with personal works.

*If you need to enhance your experience, we recommend taking the Filmmaking Bridge Course (starting March 2026).

To apply for your spot and receive personalized attention, request your orientation interview at this link: [email protected].

At FX Barcelona Film School, we offer much more than technical training: we connect you directly with the international film and audiovisual industry.
During your master’s program, you’ll enjoy multiple exclusive benefits designed to boost your career and professional development.
 

• FX Student Card

Access exclusive benefits with your student card, which offers you discounts, promotions, and tickets to FX events and those organized by our partners in the audiovisual sector.

• International Study Trips

Strengthen your network by attending academic and professional trips organized by the school.
Typical destinations include:

• A Coruña, to take part in the Mundos Digitales Festival, a leading event in film and animation.
• London, with visits to Stage FX and major international production companies in the film industry.
• Sitges, participation in the festival as a student from a collaborating school.

These trips bring you closer to the latest trends and the most influential professionals in the industry.

• Exclusive Masterclasses and Workshops

Enjoy masterclasses led by international experts and outstanding former students (AlumniX).
You’ll also be able to take part in practical workshops, industry events, and networking sessions with professionals from film, television, and advertising.

• Job Fair – Connect with the Industry

Take part in the annual FX Job Fair, an event that brings together industry companies with final-year students and AlumniX.
It’s a unique direct recruitment opportunity where you can present your portfolio or professional reel and connect with production companies, studios, and agencies.

• Professional Training in Companies

If you’re enrolled in a two-year master’s program, you can take part in voluntary professional training placements within the audiovisual sector.
This experience allows you to expand your résumé and gain real work experience while studying.

• Real Project Production

During two-year master’s programs, you can also volunteer to join real film productions, working collaboratively with other departments.
This way, you’ll gain hands-on shooting experience and add high-quality material to your reel.

• FX International Community

Become part of an international student community with over 47% foreign students.
Join events, parties, and social activities (FX Family) that foster connection and cultural exchange, building lifelong relationships throughout your career.

• Professional Resources and Equipment

You’ll have free access to film equipment, studios, and fully equipped shooting spaces to develop your personal and academic projects.

• Personalized Tutoring and Final Project

Receive personalized follow-up through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
Your final project will be individually supervised by industry professionals, ensuring a professional-level result for your reel or portfolio.

• International Job Board

After completing your studies, you’ll have lifetime access to the FX Barcelona Film School international job board.
You’ll also receive technical assistance and post-graduation career guidance to continue growing as a filmmaker or director of photography.

Throughout the program, students work with professional industry tools:

• DaVinci Resolve (color correction and grading).
• Large-format cameras and professional cinema rigs.
• Cinematic lighting for both studio and outdoor shoots.
• VR, 360º, and virtual set filming using state-of-the-art technology.

The AlumniX Program is an exclusive and free service for all graduates of FX Barcelona Film School. Its goal is to support your professional development throughout your entire career, offering access to continuous training, job opportunities, and strategic connections within the film and audiovisual industry.

Even after completing your master’s degree, you will remain an active member of the FX community, with access to key resources that will boost your career in cinematography, production, and VFX.

Benefits of joining AlumniX

• Constant connection with the industry

Stay up to date with industry trends and strengthen your professional network.

• Ongoing professional support

Beyond the classroom, AlumniX offers career guidance, mentoring, and advanced training, helping you consolidate your career as a cinematographer or audiovisual specialist.

• Job board and active mentorship

Enjoy permanent access to the FX job board and receive guidance from experienced industry mentors, facilitating your first steps and next professional moves.

• Professional adaptation and growth

Ideal for those who wish to change specialization, deepen their technical skills, or update their knowledge of the latest cinematic technologies, ensuring that your profile evolves at the pace of the industry.

With AlumniX, your relationship with FX doesn’t end upon graduation — it becomes a lasting professional connection that supports your ongoing growth in the audiovisual industry.

Choosing a master’s degree in cinematography is a key decision for your audiovisual career. At FX Barcelona Film School, we combine hands-on training, cutting-edge technology, and direct connection with the industry, ensuring that you are prepared to work from day one on professional shoots, production companies, and international film studios.

• 100% practical learning from day one.
• You’ll work with state-of-the-art technology and fully equipped studios.

Unlike other, more theoretical programs, at FX you’ll work on real shoots from the very beginning, taking on roles as director of photography, camera operator, or camera technician. Each project is designed to help you build a professional portfolio and a high-quality demo reel, essential for entering the job market.

Our six fully equipped studios, including a green screen stage and a virtual production set, together with access to large-format cameras and professional lenses, allow you to learn in real industry conditions—something few schools can offer. This ensures that your training is 100% transferable to the professional world.

• Comprehensive and international training

The master’s program goes beyond camera and lighting: you’ll integrate VFX, color, CGI, VR, and multiplatform production, developing a complete understanding of modern audiovisual production.

• Faculty active in the industry

Our instructors are working professionals in film, advertising, and VFX, ensuring that you learn current techniques and workflows aligned with real industry demands.

• Real productions with international distribution

This means that your work as a cinematographer, operator, or camera technician becomes part of projects with real visibility in the industry, enhancing your experience, credibility, and professional portfolio.

• You’ll have access to the international job board and ongoing mentorship.
• Enjoy personalized follow-up and global networking programs.

At FX, learning by doing turns you into a competitive cinematographer ready to stand out in the audiovisual industry.