j.adamfilm
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I'm looking to primarily focus on Cinematography and would also like to learn CGI and AI creation as well. I would also like to do some directing however those two are the main ones that I am focusing on especially for a film school degree, cinematography being #1 and the most important to me. That being said, which of these two schools is best? Below are things that I value/look for in schools in order of importance.
1.) After Grad Life: Id like a school that helps and shows how to get into the full industry post-grad. I was a freelance music video director for 4 years and struggled to get myself into the real film industry. I went to a more local film school and while they had very credible professors, I noticed they did not help much with getting students working after school which would leave me out 60k and in the same position with slightly more knowledge than I already knew (also seemed like the professors just did this to fill free time and/or needed more money). Finally, the school's students were 98% VA vets just looking to do it for a nice paycheck at the end, so ZERO connections. After many other issues like terrible organization and more. I decided to save my money and drop out.
2.) Connecting: Self explanatory, I of course want a place to make good connections.
3.) Tech & Facilities: State-of-the-art tech is important to me as I'd like to know the equipment being used in the industry before getting there and to avoid having to learn everything I need on a project before production starts.
4.) Staff: Id like Proffesors that for one know what they are talking about, but also understand the current industry and where its headed. Helping guide for that future.
5.) Program.) I am not sure how those schools work as I've not done too much research recently and have been out for a little while due to medical reasons but I would like to be able to mainly focus on Cinematography. Since that is my set goal now, I wouldn't want to "waste" time doing directing work/projects and having 1-2 classes that is only helping me for my cinematography goal.
Let me know what you guys think. Of course, I am going to be doing my own research as well, just thought to drop this here for extra insight.
1.) After Grad Life: Id like a school that helps and shows how to get into the full industry post-grad. I was a freelance music video director for 4 years and struggled to get myself into the real film industry. I went to a more local film school and while they had very credible professors, I noticed they did not help much with getting students working after school which would leave me out 60k and in the same position with slightly more knowledge than I already knew (also seemed like the professors just did this to fill free time and/or needed more money). Finally, the school's students were 98% VA vets just looking to do it for a nice paycheck at the end, so ZERO connections. After many other issues like terrible organization and more. I decided to save my money and drop out.
2.) Connecting: Self explanatory, I of course want a place to make good connections.
3.) Tech & Facilities: State-of-the-art tech is important to me as I'd like to know the equipment being used in the industry before getting there and to avoid having to learn everything I need on a project before production starts.
4.) Staff: Id like Proffesors that for one know what they are talking about, but also understand the current industry and where its headed. Helping guide for that future.
5.) Program.) I am not sure how those schools work as I've not done too much research recently and have been out for a little while due to medical reasons but I would like to be able to mainly focus on Cinematography. Since that is my set goal now, I wouldn't want to "waste" time doing directing work/projects and having 1-2 classes that is only helping me for my cinematography goal.
Let me know what you guys think. Of course, I am going to be doing my own research as well, just thought to drop this here for extra insight.
