FilmSchool.org Changelog

[Chris W]

• A list of related threads is now shown below applications, articles, and film school listings.
  
  

 

[Chris W]

• The new Private Group Threads feature has launched! I hope everyone finds it helpful.
  
  View article 197

 

[Chris W]

• It is now possible to log an application without first creating a FilmSchool.org account.

 

[Chris W]

• Updated to a better version of the registration system and how Supporting Memberships are purchased and managed.
• Added new "Your Account" menu item
  
  
  
  
• Added more visible cancel button on page.
  
  
  
• Updated registration screen design and copy
  
  

If you have any questions about the changes please let me know.

 

[Chris W]

• Fall 2025 category added

 

[Chris W]

New features added today just in time for Christmas

• Feature / unfeature reviews on own film schools added to database
• Check into Film Schools
• Ability to change credit card associated with Supporting Membership
• Private threads enhancements
• Change dates on blogs and blog entries
• Ability to be a "contributor" to a film school to update its information in the database
• Change dates on your application
• Quizzes- create and play film and filmmaking quizzes
• Sharing of user upgrades with 1 family member or friend
• Dark mode
• Trending Content

 

[Chris W]

• There is now no time limit on editing threads or posts and one can now delete their own threads and posts. However, we ask that you DO NOT delete application year threads if you started them.

 

[Chris W]

• Changed the online status to online within the last 15 minutes instead of 60
• Added current viewers statistics
• Added limited guest viewing to encourage lurkers to register and join our community

 

[Chris W]

• Added a big and easy to find "Edit Application" button so it's easier to edit to change status and add important dates.

 

[Chris W]

• Added a Year Recap
  
  https://www.filmschool.org/year-recap/

 

[Chris W]

• Revamped Film School Database choice fields
• Added more reactions for fun.

 

[Chris W]

• Extremely overdue but filters and countries in the Film School Review database are now COLLAPSABLE!!

 

[Chris W]

• TONS of new fields added for logged applications
• Added badges for achievements in number of posts and number of logged applications on the site.

 

[Chris W]

• Added Daily Login Streaks. It's accessible in your profile.

 

[Chris W]

• Added "Collaborative Culture" star rating for reviews of film schools "How supportive and collaborative is the student body?<br> (5 Stars = Extremely supportive/collaborative; 1 Star = Highly competitive/isolating)"
• Added the following choice selections for film schools:
  • Equipment Access Tiers
    • All students access all gear immediately
    • Entry-level gear for lower-class; advanced gear for upper-class
    • High-end equipment reserved for senior/thesis projects
    • Professional-tier gear reserved strictly for Graduate students
    • Gear is only unlocked upon enrollment in specific classes
    • Lower-class access high-end gear only when crewing for upper-class
    • Other
  • Mandatory Equipment & Lab Fees
    • Included in Tuition
    • Flat Semester Fee
    • One-Time Annual Fee
    • Pay-per-Checkout
    • Tiered Access Fees
    • Damage Deposit Required
    • None
  • Production Insurance Coverage
    • Full Blanket Coverage
    • On-Campus Only
    • Equipment-Only Coverage
    • Certificate of Insurance (COI) Provided
    • Student-Purchased Required
    • Workers' Comp Included
    • No Official Coverage
• Tweaked wording and choices for:
  • Lens Access
    • Unknown
    • Photo / DSLR Lenses
    • Professional Cinema Primes
    • Professional Cinema Zooms
    • High-End / Full-Frame Cinema Glass
    • Anamorphic Lenses
    • Vintage / Legacy Optics
    • Mixed / Entry-Level Kits
    • Specialty Optics
    • Other (please specify)
  • Lighting & Grip Equipment Available
    • Unknown
    • Basic Location Lighting Kits (Portable LED or tungsten kits for small-scale shoots)
    • Professional LED Systems (Modern, high-output color-controllable fixtures and tube lights)
    • Heavy-Duty Lighting (High-output Tungsten or HMI fixtures for large-scale sets)
    • Studio Lighting Grid (Fixed overhead lighting systems in a soundstage environment)
    • Standard Grip Package (Stands, flags, nets, sandbags, and mounting hardware)
    • Advanced Rigging Support (Specific hardware for vehicle mounts, wall-busters, or complex rigging)
    • Manual Camera Movement (Dollies, track, and sliders)
    • Specialized Camera Movement (Jibs, cranes, or stabilized vest systems like Steadicam)
    • Gimbal / Electronic Stabilizers (Handheld 3-axis electronic stabilizers)
    • Other (please specify)

 

[Chris W]

• Added Informative reaction Removed confused.