Chapman Fall 2011

[Gordino]

I just thought I'd start a post to see if anyone else out there was working on their application for Fall 2011?

Also, anyone have any idea about the constraints for the Reel? It seems rather ambiguous.

 

[random]

I'm doing it. My portfolio is done. I'm gonna apply for cinematography and editing.

 

[Gordino]

I'm applying for directing.

Have you read the reel explanation?

Applicants to the Directing and Cinematography emphases are required to submit a reel of their work. Directing applicants should submit an entire body of work while Cinematography applicants can submit either an entire body of work or a compilation of work.

What's the difference between an entire body of work and a compilation?

 

[Mike_V]

This simply means you have to submit a full film (start to end) while a cine ca submit various shots from their total reels (say 15 shots for 8 films)

So for you Gordino, You'll need to submit a full movie not just snippets of it.

 

[Gordino]

Thanks for the clarification, Mark_V!

Now I just have to decide if I want to film something new or revisit a finished piece.

 

[Mike_V]

if you revisit a finished piece make sure you are happy with it. If you are confident in your work on the final piece then use it. if you feel that you really want to do better or have a team that you believe will do better, then go for it.


p.s. the name's mike, not mark ^_^

 

[Gordino]

Sorry about getting your name wrong, Mike!

I think I'm going to have to create new piece, I believe my technique's improved enough to put together something better and obviously I want to put my best work forward.

 

[Mike_V]

sure! that sounds great. If you feel confident and can get a team that can work with your vision then by all means, do your best.
and yeah, when u call me mark v I feel like i'm an ironman suit or something XD
it's just amusing

 

[weezinsuffy]

Hello all -

I will be applying to Chapman for 2011 as well, so it is a pleasure to connect with you.

I'm just starting my application now, how early before the priority deadline are you trying to get in?

Did you take the GRE? Anyone know if it's required for Fellowships?

Best,

 

[Gordino]

Hey there weezinsuffy,

I am trying for the priority deadline, but it's going to be a close thing for me, as I'm still going to be filming in January. So really I'm aiming for the second half of January to have all of my stuff submitted.

I haven't taken the GRE as I understood it wasn't a requirement for film production. Not sure about the fellowships though.

 

[notroberttowne]

The fellowships are based largely on need and badgering Alex Rose.

They are not going to cover a great deal, though. You get, typically, 3,000 a semester in fellowship which offsets that amount of loans. It means that you borrow that much less, not that you have that much more to potentially borrow to make living a bit easier.

 

[Chai]

hey guys.. i wanted to know if there where any colleges offering a masters in cinematography alone ?? i am quite sure i don't want to get into production.

please do help me with that !

thanks!

 

[Mike_V]

Chai, Cinematography is an emphasis in itself. If you go to Chapman as a film production major, emphasis: Cinematography, then you'll be focused on cine.

 

[notroberttowne]

I think the confusion is over "producer" and "production." "Production" is the actual making of movies at chapman - directing, editing, cinematography, sound design, etc... "Producing" is the packaging, financing, and managing discipline. A graduate from the former will be an aspiring editor or director or cinematographer (etc...) while a graduate from the latter will be an aspiring producer.

 

[Chai]

Thanks a lot Mike and notroberttowne

 

[maughtry]

I'm applying to Chapman for Screenwriting this fall. I'm just about completely done with my Dec. 1st deadline schools and after that I'll focus on finishing up my Chapman/BU apps which should feel like second nature this late in the game.

 

[Jfilmz]

Anyone applying for the MBA/MFA program?

How is Chapman in terms of Producing in the industry, reputable?

 

[Mike_V]

as far as i know, the mba/mfa program for producers is pretty hectic. You have alot to do in the 3 years you're at chapman. you spend your first year at the b school, then your next 2 years at dodge.
I can ask a friend of mine who's a mba/mfa producer about what she thinks about it and also if it's well known or not, I don't follow producing school rankings, so i wouldn't know

 

[Jfilmz]

Please do! I would really appreciate it. Trying to decide if I should wait a year and apply to NYU or USC or just commit to chapman.

 

[Mike_V]

I'll try to get back to you after thanksgiving since everyone's on break (maybe except the editors and sound designers who are finishing up the film)