<p>just accepted to NYU tisch film, this was my portfolio film [YouTube</a> - Tapping In. (NYU Portfolio Film)](<a href=“- YouTube”>- YouTube)</p>
<p>@gabbyness: Your portfolio definitely showcases your strong drawing skills (a big plus), but agree that you have too much of a good thing. Keep in only what you consider your best self-portraits (for color, composition, impact) or portraits of others, maybe two nudes, same for landscapes (rephotograph the “shiny” one - without flash!). Do you have any other drawings: fabric, hands/feet, still life or objects, abstract? Or other media: 3-D, mixed media, etc? Work of this type would round out your portfolio, but don’t go crazy - you only need about 15 pieces total, and your work is appropriate for admission. good luck!!</p>
<p>It’s OK to have a lot of 3D work if you plan to study sculpture or a similar discipline. You should, however, try to include some observational drawing if you can. Check the requirements carefully for each school you apply to. Also, re your photos, PLEASE reshoot them on a neutral background. Your work, especially the ceramics, is really strong and inventive, but the backgrounds are quite distracting. For the lighter tone pieces, use black fabric or boards, and try not to have wrinkles or seams showing. For darker pieces, use white. If you can shoot without flash, you won’t get so much reflection. It’s well worth taking the time to fix this. Good luck!</p>
<p>@ chiaro: My dad is always asking me why I have so many self portraits. They’re mostly school assignments, I promise I’m not that narcissistic.
Besides (traditional) painting and drawing, I do a lot of comic art. I get the feeling that many schools don’t want to see that though :(.
I recruited my brother to photograph these for me. We did it outside in the 20 degree weather. Sooo…I do have more but was feeling really guilty making him stay out there with me, so I only got this stuff done. Unfortunately there was no flash on the shiny ones. The medium I use just dries that way and any light (the sun in this case) makes it look that way. My (very nice) brother has some sort of scheme involving a long exposure time to photograph those later.
I am applying as an illustration (/comic for SVA and MCAD) transfer btw.
Edit: I forgot to say thank you very much for the reply!!</p>
<p>[YouTube</a> - DirectedByLance’s Channel](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/DirectedByLance]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/DirectedByLance) </p>
<p>Just watch the featured film; you don’t have to bother with the rest :)</p>
<p>Btw, I sent this to USC and I’m sending it to NYU Tisch too.</p>
<p>this is the beginning of my portfolio for film at CalArts and SUNY Purchase (I didn’t include the film I’m going to submit)
what should I include/take away? What are they looking for that I don’t have?
[Flickr:</a> mwlizz’s Photostream](<a href=“mwlizz | Flickr”>mwlizz | Flickr)</p>
<p>@Alex Abramowitz
You have some great stuff. My favorite is 13.
I would take out 5, 11, 14, 15, and 16 and keep the rest. That way it’s succinct and everything is strong.</p>
<p>and blaikmlbarn, I loved your film!! totally awesome.</p>
<p>hi maddy. 
-liora</p>
<p>Hello!</p>
<p>I’m applying for photography to SFAI, PNCA, AIBoston, MassArt, and SMFA. I had a portfolio review with SFAI back in September; they advised me to set “arbitrary limitations” on myself to establish a theme within my portfolio, so I’m submitting what is basically a documentary of my hometown that was photographed solely with a Holga (to everyone, not just SFAI). I have absolutely no idea whether schools will like it or not, but honest critique is greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>[My</a> Portfolio](<a href=“http://kelleybennett.carbonmade.com/projects/2945701]My”>Photos by Kelley Bennett)</p>
<p>I can’t open the file now but by owing and using Holga, SFAI and SMFA should let you in already.</p>
<p>Cinderandsmoke…I liked the photos and the effects from the Holga. My D is just starting out with the Holga and is a bit frustrated by getting what she wants from it. Did it take you a long time to feel comfortable with it or did you just take many, many photos knowing only a few would be satisfying? BTW…I grew up in G’ville and I was intrigued by some of your choices. I am afraid I don’t know anything about photo portfolios and admissions to art schools, but I really liked the portfolio. Good luck!</p>
<p>bears and dogs - interesting point =)</p>
<p>fineartsmajormom - thanks so much, I’m glad you liked it - especially since you’re from here! I’ve had a Holga for about three years, but only started using it regularly over the past few months. Part of the joy of the Holga is not knowing what you’re going to get, which can be frustrating at times, but the best thing to do is just experiment. It’s a very versatile camera - you can tape certain areas up to prevent light leaks and get surprisingly clear, sharp images (considering it’s a plastic camera), or leave it be and embrace the crazy effects. And the quality of film is definitely important - I’ve had shots that were fine in terms of composition and lighting, but the film itself just didn’t work. It does take some getting used to, but it’s a lot of fun to use. =)</p>
<p>Holga? Did someone say HOLGA???</p>
<p>Here are some Holga tips in case anyone cares:</p>
<p>1.) The Holga can be a little frustrating to work with until you unlock its secret of simplicity. Holga cameras only have one speed (about 1/125 of a second) and one aperture (about f8). This combo of speed and f-stop are a bit restrictive unless you stop to consider the third part of the speed and f-stop equation - film speed.</p>
<p>Take a handheld light meter and set it manually to 1/125 and f8 and a film speed of 100. Walk around and take readings to see where that combo will produce a reasonable exposure. That setting would be about the same as being outside on a cloudy day at noon. That would be unusable in an indoor shot.</p>
<p>For indoors try using Kodak Portra 400 or 800 print films. A film speed of 800 is 3 stops faster than the 100 we used in the example which would effectively give you a new f-stop of f2.8 at 1/125. </p>
<p>So, outside use a film speed of 100 to 200; indoors use film speed of 400 to 800; for all around use try film speed of 400.</p>
<p>Try this Holga trick: buy 3 Holgas in different colors and load them with slow, medium, and fast film. Throw all 3 into your camera bag and <em>poof</em> you have a 3-speed Holga (sort of) and you are ready for different lighting situations. </p>
<p>2.) The Holga ring-flash works pretty well but you have to get close as it doesn’t have much power. The Holga hotshoe can also fire a wireless trigger like Pocket Wizard which will allow you to use studio lights with your Holga which is so very cool! With studio lights just use the f8 setting in your flash meter and slide the lights in and out to control the amount.</p>
<p>Happy Holga-ing!
Wheaty</p>
<p>Hmmm idk if this is allowed but here are some of my photos
[best/fav</a> - a set on Flickr](<a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■/photos/yvettephotograph/sets/72157624002715730/with/4707220005/]best/fav”>best/fav | Flickr)</p>
<p>I’m not sure if it is logistical to pursue photography. I’m not working that much (at all) anymore (darkroom…soooooo tedious…and I don’t take photo anymore…) to my art teacher’s dismay. I just don’t have the time right now.</p>
<p>Anyway, what do you guys think?</p>
<p>hey guys, i submitted this to USC and NYU for Film Production:</p>
<p>[YouTube</a> - How Could She?](<a href=“How Could She? - YouTube”>How Could She? - YouTube)</p>
<p>let me know what you think!</p>
<p>@kevinrfilm: I LOOOOOVE IT!!! I would have never ever thought the film would end like that! Absolutely awesome :)</p>
<p>Well, I also wanted to know your opinions on my portfolio… I am working on it right now, I want to apply for Fashion Design at Parsons, CSM and some more… Many of them said “sewing skills required” so besides my fine art portfolio I also sewed some stuff… </p>
<p>However as I am supposed to write my bachelor thesis in economics right now, so I don’t really have so much time, thus I only made some stuff in Barbie-Size… The clothes are inspired by the late 18th/early 19th century and sometimes a hint of Chanel… The inspiration for the photos was a German children story “The magic forest”… I tried to imitate the wonderful dreams that very young girls have when they are carried away in their own world… So, please, tell me what you think and which pictures you would choose to complement my art portfolio!</p>
<p>[Photo</a> Sequence “A Girls Dream” - a set on Flickr](<a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■/photos/56399969@N04/sets/72157625744864822/]Photo”>http://www.■■■■■■■■■■/photos/56399969@N04/sets/72157625744864822/)</p>
<p>PS: I will add separate, detailed photos of self-made embroidery, seams, darts, underskirts etc…</p>
<p>kevinr -</p>
<p>I liked the film a lot, especially because your love of filmmaking came through loud and clear. I liked the camera work and the script. The technical aspects were good as well. I didn’t really “get” Extraction, but the cinematography and v/fx were well done and not overstated. Congrats and good luck. Keep that same passion and you will succeed (no matter where you go to school).</p>
<p>thanks for the feedback!</p>
<p>“Extraction” was based on the movie Inception so if you haven’t seen that it may not make much sense. I also heard the professors at Dodge (Chapman) love Inception so I hope they’ll like this :)</p>
<p>I redid my portfolio, it now also consists some art work [Portfolio</a> Work - a set on Flickr](<a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■/photos/56399969@N04/sets/72157625748872070/]Portfolio”>http://www.■■■■■■■■■■/photos/56399969@N04/sets/72157625748872070/)</p>