USC Cinematic Arts Program

[Vivi_Lv]

No interview. Can't log in Camel?. No e-mail. What does these mean? Rejected? or still have some hope to be on the waiting list?

 

[Fanfand]

Originally posted by Vivi_Lv:
No interview. Can't log in Camel?. No e-mail. What does these mean? Rejected? or still have some hope to be on the waiting list?

what major you applying?

 

[film_buff]

Me 2, No word. Nothing. I applied producing.

Originally posted by Vivi_Lv:
No interview. Can't log in Camel?. No e-mail. What does these mean? Rejected? or still have some hope to be on the waiting list?

 

[nateflies]

Anyone interested in sharing their 5 min application vids? In forums past they've done this and its proved to be quite useful for those following in our footsteps : )

Not only that, but it's kinda fun : )

here's mine:

https://vimeo.com/51253032

 

[liarelaw]

Originally posted by AlexBSU:
For those of you who got the acceptance letter in the mail so far: Are you going to attend the Admitted Graduate Student Day?

Guess I'll be busy preparing my graduation work in Beijing... but don't forget to share us some fun!

 

[dusty_rose]

@nateflies nice work. Did you manipulate the footage in Final Cut to make it darker? I really like the rhythm of your cuts.

I bought a 7d last year, but was too busy with applying to school and life to use it yet.


Here's my 5 min.: https://vimeo.com/54696987

The full short is 14mins and here it is: https://vimeo.com/54695447


I know I still need to edit it down and change some music, but honestly I've lost my passion for the project. Mentally I have moved on. I kinda sucks, cause I know with a little bit of editing and sound design it could be a lot better.

 

[nateflies]

@dusty_rose: Thanks... I did manipulate the footage in FCP by doing some compositing and then messing with the color corrector to add more depth. I love my 7D, but haven't been able to use it as much as I'd like to, but that will soon change.

I look forward to checking out your samples. Can't view them on the comp I'm on now, but I'll watch them on mine later tonight. Thanks for sharing!

 

[nateflies]

@dusty rose: I liked how you cut yours up. Good use of music and silence too...I thought it really boosted the mood. Was that a blank-firing 9mm?

 

[keitasung]

rejected...

 

[achorusisrising]

Sorry to hear that, Keitasung. I remember how bad I felt after receiving my rejection by UCLA.

Did they send the rejection letter via e-mail?

 

[butyoureyessaidyes]

Originally posted by keitasung:
rejected...

Sorry to hear that. Which program did you apply to?

 

[waffleflower]

I am assuming that acceptance letters often come in a larger envelope than denial letters? Does anyone have experience with this or know? I like how sporadic their notification process is. It really keeps applicants guessing. And hyperventilating.

 

[AlexBSU]

Originally posted by waffleflower:
I am assuming that acceptance letters often come in a larger envelope than denial letters? Does anyone have experience with this or know? I like how sporadic their notification process is. It really keeps applicants guessing. And hyperventilating.

The two times I was rejected by USC they were in the regular business size envelopes. My acceptance letter to USC came in a big folder sized envelope.

 

[huangwei1102]

Did they send you rejection email before you received the snail mail?

 

[waffleflower]

Originally posted by AlexBSU:
The two times I was rejected by USC they were in the regular business size envelopes. My acceptance letter to USC came in a big folder sized envelope.

Thanks, AlexBSU. What do you ultimately think really got you accepted this time around? I admire you for your persistence to re-apply. And I don't know if you're open to it, but I would most definitely like to see your application video.

 

[Prime(Tim)e]

In the past few projects I have been involved with we have used a RED. Obviously I can't afford one of my own.

I know at USC we will have access to cameras but I am guessing only for school projects. So I am thinking of going the Canon route but I am liking what I'm seeing from the hacked Panasonic gh2 and the new gh3.

Has anyone used any of these panasonics? If so how do you like it? Because the price is significantly cheaper than the 5d/7d/60d cams....

 

[waffleflower]

Originally posted by nateflies:
Anyone interested in sharing their 5 min application vids? In forums past they've done this and its proved to be quite useful for those following in our footsteps : )

Not only that, but it's kinda fun : )

here's mine:

https://vimeo.com/51253032

I actually saw your video in my crazy (and still ongoing) rampage to watch as many video applications as I can. It was actually before I saw this post, too. It started out as a way to gauge what I'm up against, or whether or not I've done something horribly wrong. And then it ended up with me actually enjoying the different efforts put forth to stand out in the admissions process. I'm glad you got in (even if it's waitlisted - you're still in!). I have a feeling that I won't get in. But I am very happy for anyone who does.

 

[AlexBSU]

Originally posted by waffleflower:
Thanks, AlexBSU. What do you ultimately think really got you accepted this time around? I admire you for your persistence to re-apply. And I don't know if you're open to it, but I would most definitely like to see your application video.

Honestly, I have no idea! Maybe they got tired of my application and just decided they did not want to review it another time.

The differences between my previous applications and this one that got me accepted were:

-My updated resume. (Added my job at a postproduction house, my job as a videographer for campus recreation and PA gigs)

- I submitted a new video. I have been debating about posting the link on here. I am kind of scared to be judged before I meet my classmates, BUT Ill post it for now. (I will probably edit this post and delete the link, though. So be nice!). https://vimeo.com/41170688


- I submitted a new writing sample. (I chose option C)

- My personal statement was pretty much the same, with the added life experiences.


Wow, I rambled, sorry. Hope this is the info you were looking for.

 

[znote80]

Originally posted by nateflies:
Anyone interested in sharing their 5 min application vids? In forums past they've done this and its proved to be quite useful for those following in our footsteps : )

Not only that, but it's kinda fun : )

here's mine:

https://vimeo.com/51253032

Here you go...I think my writing sample and personal statement are what got me in. I kind of decided to go to film school last minute (because of Joan Rivers--long story) so this was put together with a few friends, a digital SLR, and iMovie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLzD7IwWrhA

 

[dusty_rose]

@nateflies thanks! I have no idea what kind of gun is what. They were all friends guns and no blanks were fired. The actor fell on his own and the fake blood was added later.

I am going to look into the compositing on my film because I wanted to play with the look of the flashbacks.