<p>As a prospective film major, how much will it effect me in the admissions process if I were to submit 10 digital photographs instead of a 10 minute film?</p>
<p>I feel more comfortable with the photographs after researching many Tisch application films, many which where done at summer programs that are very expensive, and which provided the students with top-of-the-line cameras, mics, and actors.</p>
<p>Seeing that if I were to submit a film, it would obviously be a very home-made looking one and I'm afraid of how this will hurt me in the application process. </p>
<p>I would love any insight from Tisch students who decided to submit something other than the video. Please help, Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi, I’m starting film/TV studies this fall semester, and I know how you feel. However, there is no cause for concern!</p>
<p>First of all, Tisch continue to stress that they do not factor the technical quality of the submission films whatsoever in their decision. They are aware that there are many aspiring filmmakers out there who have not yet had the access to top-of-the-line equipment; what they are looking for in your film is ideas. This is true - I have seen dozens of portfolio films from my classmates, all of which are varying in quality; there are a handful of high-quality summer program productions, yes, but trust me when I say that the vast majority were films shot on home video cameras in people’s backyards. Many of the students don’t yet have a grasp of the basic film aesthetics - breaking the 180 degree rule, continuity errors, head room, etc. However, they are accepted not based on their technical skills (or lack thereof) - after all, they are going to film school in order to acquire those skills! They are accepted based on the quality of their ideas, and if their films show imagination, creativity, and potential. So if it’s technical quality you’re worried about, don’t - most people’s films are home-made.</p>
<p>However, if you do decide to send still photographs, there’s no need to worry, either. You don’t need to look any further than me, right here - I submitted a 10-photograph portfolio submission, and I got accepted. I could provide you with a link to my portfolio, just so you can see what kind of photos I got accepted with, if you’re curious or interested.</p>
<p>In any case, whatever you decide is fine - just make sure that you absolutely believe that it is your best work hands down. Incidentally, if you think your best work is in neither medium, but rather, is some short story or short script that you feel is the best creative output you have ever done, you should submit that. As far as I can tell, it really doesn’t matter what you submit - they don’t have a preference for films versus written material - as long as it showcases your creativity and individuality in the best way possible. Good luck, and I hope to see you next year! :)</p>
<p>This has been really helpful and very reassuring! I still have time to choose which medium I’d like to utilize in my portfolio (still keeping all in consideration). I’ve actually never seen any Tisch portfolios that haven’t been the 10-minute video or a dramatic piece of writing so yes I would absolutely love it if you’d send me the link to your portfolio with your ten photographs.</p>
<p>Thank you so much!</p>
<p>Sure thing, it was my pleasure 
Again, good luck, and whatever you choose will be fine as long as it’s your best work, in any medium!</p>
<p>Here’s a link to my portfolio:</p>
<p>[NYU</a> Tisch School of the Arts Film/TV Portfolio - a set on Flickr](<a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■/photos/oren_soffer/sets/72157624708544796/]NYU”>NYU Tisch School of the Arts Film/TV Portfolio | Flickr)</p>
<p>These are really interesting. Are you from another country? England perhaps?</p>
<p>I live in Israel, but most of those photos were taken in London. Good observation! :)</p>