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  1. Mike_V

    Chapman Editing Track Graduate - AMA!

    Heya, I was editing videos for Obama's campaign in 2016 for their Georgia site for a few months before I applied to Chapman. The only thing I can think of is to get familiar with Avid Media Composer. You get a bootcamp and that's it. you'll have to pursue your certification at chapman during the...
  2. Mike_V

    Chapman Editing Track Graduate - AMA!

    It comes in waves. It gets pretty intense once you work on your own cycle and thesis films because most of your life would be consumed by it. first year, I took any position I can get because I just wanted to know. I was 2nd AC, Grip, Boom Op, and script supervisor 2nd year, i had cycle films...
  3. Mike_V

    Chapman Editing Track Graduate - AMA!

    Hit me up. I'll see if I can answer your questions.
  4. Mike_V

    AFI 2019 Screenwriting

    yup! I'm in LA. Currently working on a talk show but I have a baby coming soon, so I will be taking a leave from looking for work from June to August. I should be able to make it :) Just keep me in the loop ^_^
  5. Mike_V

    LMU vs Chapman Film School MFA

    I don't know what Loyola is offering lately, but hopefully they're still not strictly FCP still. If so, I would avoid it like the plague, but that's for someone like me who works in post production. I wouldn't want to pay 60k to use an software suite only used by ultra low budget "passion" indie...
  6. Mike_V

    Chapman University Television Writing and Producing BFA

    Hi, I am a Chapman MFA grad and I'm currently working as an assistant editor in the industry (Currently working on the Joel McHale show with Joel McHale as well as Norm MacDonald has a Show). In my experience, Chapman has a pretty strong reputation in post production. There are a few jobs where...
  7. Mike_V

    which is best

    Take a look at The Hollywood Reporter's list of top film schools in the US. They do have a solid review on why the schools are ranked as they are.
  8. Mike_V

    Film & TV Discussions What should I watch on Netflix?

    If you want some cool action movie, then Ip Man 1-3 starring Donnie Yen is also really fun.
  9. Mike_V

    A Brief Guide to the MFA Production Interview

    Glad to see an update. Thank you for taking the effort to follow up!
  10. Mike_V

    How to get Letters of Rec?

    What I learned atleast in undergrad is that to ask for a letter of rec, you have to do one of 2 things: either ask your professor of choice and if he/she is friendly with you, then they'll end up writing a letter for you... but sometimes, they'll prefer you just write the letter in a basic...
  11. Mike_V

    Is MFA degree good for editing?

    Hi there, sorry about the late response. The answer is, no, a MFA will not get you a job, but what a MFA does is helps you connect with peers as well as learn from those who are in the industry already. I got to study under Paul Seydor (Paul Seydor - IMDb) and Martha Coolidge (Martha Coolidge -...
  12. Mike_V

    What film have you just watched or are watching?

    no clue. I have yet to watch it. this is my week off from work, so i've been cleaning the apt and organizing everything (physical and digital).. it'll be a massive undertaking :(
  13. Mike_V

    What film have you just watched or are watching?

    Just saw Finding Dory a few days ago. a very cute movie for sure. I do like the opening short as well. Other than that, i have a few series I was recommended like Banshee and Man in High Castle. Gotta watch Red Beard as well (Kurosawa).
  14. Mike_V

    Icebreakers How did you find FilmSchool.org?

    I found filmschool.org back when it was studentfilms.com looking for schools to apply back in 2008. With some help and recommendation from friends and also from some members here, I ended up going to Chapman for my master's degree.
  15. Mike_V

    Icebreakers Where are you from?

    I'm from Los Angeles, CA. Moved back to Thailand for about 15 years. Spent high school in Boston, Undergrad in Atlanta, and Grad in Orange, CA (Go Chapman!)
  16. Mike_V

    What are the top ten film making schools worldwide?

    I'm not sure where you got your ranking from, but THR doesn't even have 1 film school from India on their list for top non-US film schools: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/best-film-schools-world-811368 in the US...
  17. Mike_V

    Toronto Film School

    Closing this thread because it's over 5 years old and as the Site Rules have said, Please do not resurrect old threads. At this point, it's cleaner to start a new one with fresh info.
  18. Mike_V

    Thoughts on Chapman's Grad Directing program?

    It's entirely up to you, but if you go to Chapman, as I said previously, you'll learn more about the art of editing as well as also working with other people to form networks. If you are asking me "avid" is, then you probably want to start there. Avid Media Composer is the software the industry...
  19. Mike_V

    Thoughts on Chapman's Grad Directing program?

    One thing I can tell you is that Chapman has a very good reputation in the industry. In both production and post, we are known for people who know our shit at every skill level.
  20. Mike_V

    Thoughts on Chapman's Grad Directing program?

    It really depends on how much you know avid? How long have you been editing? What have you edited? Do you have a resume of shows that people would know if you apply for a job? If you're new to the industry, you'll have to start as an AE somewhere unless you want to freelance in the small houses...

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