How should I prepare a portfolio for Film School - Animation Department?
It’s probably better to find out from the film school itself. Find out what they want to see in the portfolio.If there isn’t any specific requirements provided, do a search online for animation reel / portfolio for reference, see how the pros create their animation reel & learn from them.That’s how I started on my own reel. I study how others do it, pick out those cool things I like about their reels, add in my own creativity & edit my reel with some of my best works together with some nice sound effects / background music.I also like to keep my reel short to within 2 mins. Always show your best stuffs first, not everyone has the patience to watch your reel from start to finish.Here’s some really good tips by the pros on making animation reel, cheers!
Is going to film school important?
Depends on how important the following may be for one:- Learning all the concept level stuff in a short period of time.- Being able to use school equipment to make films, make mistakes, learn from them, have peers collaborate and review your work.- Getting work experience with responsibility, fairly cheap.- Having questions answered as you experiment.- Demonstrating your seriousness, if you would like to apply for a job later.- Learning the language.- Networking into a peer group in the industry, or alumni.You can get all the education you want on your own, but if you're not in the right place at the right time, you may end up spending more time and resources than by attending film school.Hardly anybody talks about how many didn't make it by striking it out on their own.
When applying to a film school, they require a short film portfolio submitting, how long should the short film be?
When applying to a film school, they require a short film portfolio submitting, how long should the short film be?I used to be a film admissions tutor. We used to get about 500 applicants a year for 75–80 places. We would interview around 250. I made it very clear to all applicants that any work over 5 minutes duration might not be viewed in entirety, indeed after about 3 minutes an interviewer should have have an idea of standard and have several searching questions to ask the applicant. So you see, I simply could not overburden my busy staff with unnecessarily long material.To directly answer your sub-question: if the work raised interested ideas and/or technique in a cogent 2 minutes - I'd more than likely be impressed.However, be sure to read each institution’s guidelines very carefully. You'd be surprised how many don't, frittering away a possibility of selection through lack of attention to detail.Good luck with it!
Film students: for films I'm making solely for an admissions portfolio, can I use copyrighted music?
Most Beatles music (records) have no federal copyright in the USA, having been recorded prior to 1972, which is when federal statutes included sound recordings. They are only covered under state laws and the laws of other countries (assuming they want to sue you there). You are right to ask the question: It would demonstrate a high level of professionalism if you were to actually obtain any necessary licenses (from Harry Fox, ASCAP or the record producers) for your portfolio. There is also a statutory exemption for performance or display of copyrighted works in association with CLASSROOM work, in a non-profit school. 17 USC § 110. And there is a "fair use" statute § 107 that permits certain narrow uses, but anywhere you want, provided you can prove your use qualifies (including personal use for research or study -- perhaps including a school portfolio...)
UCF Film Creative Portfolio?
I'm submitting my application for UCF today. I never really took that many art classes in high school because my parents were strict and made me do advanced placement but I have always been very passionate about art and entertainment. I'm a decent artist when it comes to sketching but it's hard for me to draw freehand out of my head. If I have a reference picture then I'm really good but I don't want to "plagiarize". I also don't have much photography experience but was thinking about buying a book because photography seemed like the easier route to make the deadline. My question is, how important is the creative portfolio. What parts should I focus on, Should I make it diverse or focus on a few strongpoints.. etc. basically any information pertaining to this would be very helpful.
SUNY Purchase film portfolio, helppp?
My son is attending Purchase this fall. He's not going into the film program, but I can say that the faculty and advisers there are very helpful. Before you get some bogus answer here, why don't you just call or visit the school and ASK! They won't tell you exactly what to put in your portfolio, but they'll answer your basic questions and get you moving in the right direction. If you make it clear that you want to go to their school, they'll appreciate your initiative in asking the questions now and be as helpful as possible. The school is selective, particularly the conservatories (my son is in a conservatory) but we found the people very helpful as we went through the process.
How can I get into a USC film school if I have a 3.4 GPA and have not made any films yet?
The simplest answer is that you probably won't. Take a hard look at their requirements for admission - do you meet them? This is the most selective school in the cinema arts world. You'll need to be incredibly good to get in. But, the good news is neither GPA or test scores are the ultimate element in admission. The one thing that is essential is talent. How are you going to demonstrate your talent? By the way, the answer isn't to write a killer essay that talks about how talented you are.The clearest way to improve your chances is to start making movies. Start today. Do you have a cell phone with a camera? Use it. If you have a camera or access to one, you can probably find an editing program. Seriously, you need to be putting in time to make as many short films as you can. Keep them within 1 to 3 minutes. That way, you can make a bunch of them. Keep looking at them and trying to improve.But you don't necessarily have to make films. Here's what's important: tell a story. What film school is all about is learning to tell a story. Film uses a camera and editing to do this (among other things). Films schools are looking for people who can tell stories visually. I've sat on the admission committee for a film school and went through portfolios. We admitted people who submitted films, of course, but also photos essays, scripts and even, a sock puppet show. All of these different types of portfolios demonstrated a basic understanding of how to tell a story. These portfolios engaged us. They showed that these students had a grasp of basic ideas of story and that is something film school can help a student build upon.So get off of Quota and go make something. Something that will impress them. Something visual. Tell a story.
What Chance do I have to get into NYU Film School?
I'm a freshman in high school and i have always wanted to be a film director. I know I am still young, but i think this is what i want to do, it is what I love. I have a 4.0 GPA, with 1 honors class, I don't do clubs, but i have gone to film camp for 5 years. i got asked to participate in a special advance course at the film school last year. also, i have been playing violin for 10 years. my mother went to NYU, so i think that counts for something. some of the counselors at my camp have gone to NYU, including one who is there now. i know that my portfolio is ok, and i can make it better, but my question is my grades. if i keep up these grades, will i have a good chance of getting into NYU? thank you, and please no "most people who go into film school end up on the streets" answers, i am aware of the risks of my dream.
Cinematography portfolio, can I use copyrighted music?
I'm working on my portfolio for film school. I was planning on using the song "No Diggity" for my video. It's showcasing dance. But I was wondering if that's okay? I'm a little naive. Someone help! My main fear is the college not wanting to view it due to using a song that I didn't write.