Chapman Applicants 2012/2013

[jwarner]

I was just thinking back to the application...the requirements for the reel or video was that it had to be 50 mb or less.

Did anyone have to shrink their dimensions to a really small size? That was the only way I found to do it and it ended up bring pretty small during playback (it took up a small portion of the screen). Im curious to know if everyone had to do that?

I'm a cinematography applicant.

 

[Carving Light]

@jwarner I'm assuming you shot in HD? 1080 or 720 p? What codec did you encode the video with and what was the bitrate you used?

The codec you use will make a difference in the file size, without sacrificing your resolution. I've always had good success with h264 (a standard industry codec) or apple prores 4:2:2 (used a lot for HD footage). These create solid mp4/mov's that are stable in playback.

 

[freakyfreddy]

Mine says decision pending. I'm a producing applicant

 

[jwarner]

@Carving Light,

Yea 1080p, h264. In order to not compromise the image quality, I was forced to shrink the image size pretty damn small.

I dont understand why they aren't like the rest of the schools and ask for a link.

 

[photograms]

Originally posted by jwarner:
I was just thinking back to the application...the requirements for the reel or video was that it had to be 50 mb or less.

Did anyone have to shrink their dimensions to a really small size? That was the only way I found to do it and it ended up bring pretty small during playback (it took up a small portion of the screen). Im curious to know if everyone had to do that?

I'm a cinematography applicant.

@jwarner, (I'm a cinematography applicant as well) my file ended up being small too (about 27 MB), my computer was kind off dying at that time so I couldn't explore the resolution options too much but it did't look terrible, at least it was less than 50mb... what has me a little worried is that my video is a slide show of my photography portfolio as opposed to a live action "reel", since I don't have much background in motion pictures as a cinematographer... anyways, good luck!!!

@ath579, best wishes to you too! your wait will be over soon!

 

[ath579]

@photograms, Thanks so much! Best wishes to you as well.

 

[after1217]

Hi,everyone.
i just knew that a girl got the email and being asked for an interview. And she is applying for Production with Editing Emphasis on 26th March.
I apply for this program too but i heard from nothing.
Does anyone got the interview email too?

 

[thehamm99]

I had an interview at ucla for mfa screenwriting, and I asked my interviewer about Chapman ( I've been accepted at Chapman). He was very complimentary of the program, of the faculty and all the new facilities. So today I gave myself a tour of Chapman. Really nice, safe neighborhood, real good vibe, nice small campus, and the film facilities appear new and plentiful.
I was left reassured that if I don't get into my first choice, Chapman will be an excellent and fun option.

 

[filmboy114]

Just received notification for an interview with Chapman (Cinematography Emphasis). Any other cinematography applicants out there who've had interviews?

 

[keitasung]

applied for producing and heard nothing.

 

[photograms]

Originally posted by filmboy114:
Just received notification for an interview with Chapman (Cinematography Emphasis). Any other cinematography applicants out there who've had interviews?

Nothing here yet. Good luck with your interview!!!

 

[jwarner]

I haven't received a notice for an interview but my Webadvisor says "Decision Reached."


*cinematography

 

[Mike_V]

sometimes they dont' interview you at all. they just give you a decision when they're ready.
When I got in for Editing, I was never interviewed or ask for anything more than what I've given in the application.

 

[Regs]

Originally posted by jwarner:
I haven't received a notice for an interview but my Webadvisor says "Decision Reached."


*cinematography

I am a first year cine major at Chapman. I didn't have an interview.Guys as far as I think don't worry a lot about the technical stuff. A famous cinematographer once told he can teach anyone about all technical cine stuff with 18 days but that won't make a him/her a good cine. Its just your aptitude and attitude towards film making esp cinematography that they will check in an interview as far as I believe. I hope you guys get to meet the cine professors.
They are f*cking awesome!!! Use them ,squeeze out everything you want to learn from them

Don't bull**** in the interview , its ok to not know things!

Thanks,
Regs

 

[ath579]

Accepted-Screenwriting!

 

[thehamm99]

ath579,

Congrats. I may or may not see you there in the fall!

I was accepted too, but am still awaiting word from two other programs.

My question to you, and to everyone...

Does paying full price give you pause at all?

I received my "financial aid package" which was nothing more than the offering of 2 different types of federal loans. This would leave me in deep, deep debt at the end of 2 years.

Has anyone given second thought to this, doubting if a program like this is worth over 100k in debt?

I'm just looking for thoughts, not trying to steer anyone either way, as I am in a little bit of a weird place about the whole thing right now.

 

[ath579]

@thehamm99

Thanks! I have to wait and see what AFI, USC, and Columbia say as well.

Yes, whenever a large amount of money is involved I have to pause and think. But ultimately this is definitely what I want to do, so in that way, it's worth it to me. Now, wanting and being able to afford are two different things though...

 

[Jerrick]

Did anyone else receive a financial aid package yet? For Chapman or anywhere else?

 

[jwarner]

I was just accepted for the MFA cinematography program! I didn't receive a call for an interview - just a letter.

Keep your heads up for all of those who are still waiting.

 

[manguforcheap]

Any other applicants currently finishing up undergrad have under the webadvisor status "File Incomplete - Moving forward for decision"?

Under documents, it classifies "Transcript With Degree Posted When Available" as Not Yet Received...I assume this refers to my transcript once I officially receive my degree?