Chapman News

[Winterreverie]

Yeah I think it says Chapman grad looking for roommates... or something of the sort. Posted by JBaldino I think.

 

[SeattleCinemaniac]

I received a letter from Chapman today informing me that my application is complete and has been passed on to the next step for review. Here's my question de jour. (or is it "du joir"? my French is a little rusty)

To those of you who received promotional DVDs in the mail, how long after receiving the complete application notification letter did the DVD arrive?

Feliz Cinco de Mayo, todo el mundo.

Buenas noches,

Su Amigo Mejor, Jaime

 

[SD Grad]

I think it's du jour. I had to request the DVD from one of the grad assistants in order to get a copy.

Originally posted by SeattleCinemaniac:
I received a letter from Chapman today informing me that my application is complete and has been passed on to the next step for review. Here's my question de jour. (or is it "du joir"? my French is a little rusty)

To those of you who received promotional DVDs in the mail, how long after receiving the complete application notification letter did the DVD arrive?

Feliz Cinco de Mayo, todo el mundo.

Buenas noches,

Su Amigo Mejor, Jaime

 

[BrunoDP]

Talkin' about rooms for rent... I just want to correct my dear Chapman associate Miss Winterreverie that YOU CAN find rooms for about 500/month (in single houses). I got one for 490, about a mile from Chapman (sharing entire house with 2 more dudes. However, this is rare. The average is about 700. How I did it. Well, I'm a producer, I have to find good deals. Best advice: try CraigsList - "housing wanted" (offer your price, like "Im willing to pay 500/month, for 3 months in advance...". I'm sure you'll get a few replies. I did.

Peace.

 

[SeattleCinemaniac]

Thanks, fox.

That gives me an excellent idea of how long I'll have to wait. Since it's already early May, I'm thinking I'll have to do what SD Grad did and request a copy from one of the grad assistants before the admissions office makes their decision.

Enjoy your Tuesday!

 

[hgsouth]

Hey Winter! Question ~

I got a letter saying I was put on the waitlist. Do you have any advice as far as what I can do to help my chances? I mean should I call them, email them, even visit?

I'd be willing to fly out to California to visit. I've never been there and I'm looking for an excuse to go visit before I eventually move out there.

Do you know anything about the waitlist though? How many folks usually get put on it?

 

[wannabe2]

I was waitlisted too, winter, do you know if any of your colleagues were waitlisted, then accepted?

 

[Winterreverie]

I'm sorry-- I'm not really sure how they handle the waitlist. Contacting the head of the program you applied to couldn't hurt. I DO know people who were accepted literally the day before orientation so its not unheard of. Wish I could off more advice.

 

[MovieTeller]

I was waitlisted a couple years ago and I had the same questions, so I called the school and was basically told that it means precisely what it says. I'm on a list of possible applicants should someone drop out. If that were the case, they would interview again for the open spot. Hope that gives a little insight. Good luck.

 

[nhfilm]

I got the waitlist letter the other day for cinematography. I'm gonna guess it's a long shot, but hey, it's better than a straight up rejection. Did anyone get rejected at all, or did they put everyone on the waitlist?

 

[Anton4Cine]

hello, I am a cinematography applicant who got in this semester! i sent in my 1000 USD! I just gave up my seat! so one of you cinematography fellows; I donate my spot to you.....

 

[SeattleCinemaniac]

nhfilm,

Judging from Anton4cine's last post, it looks as though you have advanced one step closer to being accepted to Chapman. Now, if only there were a film studies grad student out there who committed a similar generous act, I'd be in Fat City...but foxwithcpu would probably get in ahead of me. At this point, my webadvisor status still reads "application complete, decision pending".

I don't know about you, but I'm going to use the last of my leftover Cinco de Mayo tequila and fix myself a glass of Jalisco tea.

Have a pleasant evening, all.

J.G.

 

[SD Grad]

Where did you decide to go instead?

Originally posted by Anton4Cine:
hello, I am a cinematography applicant who got in this semester! i sent in my 1000 USD! I just gave up my seat! so one of you cinematography fellows; I donate my spot to you.....

 

[Anton4Cine]

AFI
- Cinematography -


My friend at Chapman, whom I was waiting to join the Fall; says I made a bad decision picking AFI over Chapman. Who knows!

its 80% you, and 10% the school that makes you; YOU! maybee even 90% YOU!

 

[MovieTeller]

I have a buddy who was accepted to AFI for producing and he's excited about it. He did a lot of looking around and found that their program is great. That said, I applied to Chapman. LOL

 

[hgsouth]

MovieTeller, what did you do between 06 and now to beef up your resume and also how did your application change?

I'm just wondering what would be best to do in order to increase my chances if I am to apply again

 

[MovieTeller]

Kept working on projects. Tried evolving and improving on each production. None of it was to "beef up my resume" honestly. I just dig what I do and for the most part I haven't gotten paid for it. I just want to get good at it. But I think it's very much an individual thing. I'm sort of Taoist about the whole thing. Just going with the flow.

If I were to offering up and advice, keeping in mind it's just my opinion, keep shooting, writing, editing or whatever you've selected as your focus. Doesn't matter what... keep doing it. And to give it an athletic spin, work on your weaknesses. Challenge yourself and do what you love. Then where ever you end up is where you're supposed to be.

 

[redpokiepenguin]

as long as you're still waiting the games not over. but i know exactly how you feel.

 

[mckinnod]

Hello everyone,
Just found this blog and wanted to join. I am very excited to say that I have been accepted into the Dodge Film School Conservatory with a focus on cinematography. I've been looking at the program for many years-since around the same time they built the new Knotts Studio and hired Bill Dill ASC to head the Cinematography dept. It's like a dream come true and I can't beleive it! I did interview at AFI and enjoyed what I saw while visiting the school but I was not accepted and that is just fine with me, Chapman was my number one choice and to be honest I am terrible in interview situations. Gettting back to Chapman, The facilities are incredible and I have wanted to study under Mr. Dill ASC after talking to many of his previous students who quite simply stated to me that he was the best teacher they had ever had in this field.
I look forward to communicating and meeting with everyone in the future.
I do however have a couple of questions:
1. I have not had a chance to look for housing-Is everyone having that hard of a time in their search?
I am married and will be looking for a single.
2. Has anyone received anything about our "homework" as listed in my acceptance letter?
Thank you,
Donald
Check out my website:
www.dmakphoto.com
I am a still photographer specializing in Weddings, one of the most consistent ways to earn a living behind a camera in Colorado which allows me to shoot shorts at little to no pay.

 

[tony bowens]

Did any one else apply after thr priority deadline?
It looks like they've already admitted a great deal of people but I applied pretty late, like May 1st, wondering if there are any open spots at all at this point or if they've all been handed out.