Career questions tagged videography
High school senior split between film school or business school: need advice?
Hey everyone, I’m really at a crossroads in my life and need some guidance from people who may have experience or insights into my situation. I’m deciding between two universities for my college education, and it’s a huge decision for me. Here’s a little about myself and my career aspirations, followed by the two schools I’m considering and why it’s such a tough choice. I have a strong passion for the entertainment industry and the intersection of business and media. I’ve been heavily involved in all aspects of film production, photography, videography, etc. several years. This past year I've also been building my own brand and website for photography, where I’ve also worked on various videography projects. My goal is to pursue a career that combines business management with creative media, particularly in the entertainment field. I want to lead creative projects, manage teams, and possibly even develop my own production business or do something in entrepreneurship. The two schools I’m considering are CU Boulder and Biola University, and they each offer a slightly different approach to achieving my goals. CU Boulder Major: Business (management or marketing) Minor: Media production (school of media and communications) Pros: CU Boulder offers a prestigious business program through the Leeds School of Business, which is highly ranked and provides solid fundamentals in management, marketing, and finance. The flexibility of pairing a business major with a media-related minor is appealing because it would allow me to maintain a strong business foundation while exploring creative media. CU Boulder is also a large, research-intensive university with a broad alumni network and plenty of opportunities to network with professionals in a variety of fields. CU is also well-known for its vibrant campus culture and I'd feel like I'd really be getting more of the "college experience" there Cons: The business and creative tracks seem to be somewhat separate, which could make it harder to integrate the two areas. I’d need to take more initiative to blend the creative and business sides of my education, which could be difficult given the large size of the school and the general focus on traditional business education. The Boulder area also isn't amazing for the industry I want to go into, and I feel it'd be harder for me to make connections and pursue relevant internships. Biola University Major: Media (Entertainment Business Concentration) Minor: Business Administration Pros: Biola offers a much more specialized and integrated approach, with a specific concentration on entertainment business. Their curriculum blends both creative and business aspects, covering everything from film production and screenwriting to entertainment financing and media law. This direct focus on the entertainment industry is exactly what I’m looking for, and Biola is also currently constructing a brand new state of the art facility for their media school. The small class sizes at Biola also mean I’d get more personalized attention from faculty and have closer connections with industry professionals. Plus, the industry proximity in LA is huge for building a career. Cons: Biola’s network is smaller than CU Boulder’s, and while it’s more industry-specific, it might be more limiting if I want to explore broader career options in the future. It’s also a much smaller university (my Dad calls it a no name school), which might not have the same range of extracurriculars or resources in other fields like business. I also don't love Biola's requirement of having to take a lot of required Bible classes, and the campus culture seems to be welcoming but also very restrictive and ultra-Christian. I don't want to feel like I'm missing out on the larger four year university experience. Biggest Questions I’m Facing: Do I want a broader, flexible business education, or do I want a more niche, entertainment-specific education? How much do the alumni networks and industry connections of each school matter for my future career? How important is it for me to have a more personalized, smaller school experience versus a larger, research-driven university? Given that I already have a lot of experience in media production, should I prioritize a school that gives me more space to develop business skills or one that focuses more on the entertainment industry specifically? I would really appreciate any feedback, whether it's based on your own experience or general thoughts on the pros and cons of each school. Any help in making this important decision would mean a lot, I'm still very split and have to decide soon. Thanks so much!
What should I be trying to learn or teach myself if I am interested in a career as a filmmaker?
I love cinematography, I think it's a beautiful art form that we can use to tell stories to people around the world. I took a broadcast journalism class last year as a freshman, so I have a very basic understanding of video editing, but I would like to go more in-depth with it. I would like to learn about what cameras, microphones, and editing software's I should begin practicing with. I would also like to learn story telling techniques, with things like script writing and camera shots. Really the most research I've done is watching YouTube videos about film making, but I'm wondering if there are specific videos, books or online courses I could look into? Thank you!
how do you get started as a band photographer?
I want to be a photographer for concerts, but I have no idea on how to get started, what would you say are the best tips for getting started in doing something like that. :)
What is the daily life for a camera operator can someone describe it to me?
Im a senior in high school and What’s the day in the life of a camera operator/videographer for a film company or in any editing firm?
How do you become more confident in front of camera when recording videos.
#social-media #videography #confidence #creativity #cameras #photography
Is there a career combining videography and missionary work?
I am interested in videography, as well as spreading the Good News of Christ, and was wondering if there was a career or opportunity to do both. #missionary-work #videography #video-production
What are some tips and suggestions to becoming a professional Photographer or Videographer?
I am a junior in high school and ever since I was little I had been interested in Photography and Videography (Probably because I grew up in a family of Photographers). Though I had been trying to get more and more into these two subjects because I usually like being able to capture the moment(s). So, I was wondering if there would be any tips and advice that I could get in order to be able to become successful in these two subjects as either a full-time or part-time job. I heard that it is very hard for those who have photography as a priority because it is difficult trying to find someone who will be interested in your specific style in both photography and videography. It would be helpful knowing how to start off and put yourself out there where people would be able to properly acknowledge the story that the picture or film is trying to put across... Starting off has never been a problem but the motivation has been a struggle when I doubt the end product. How are people also so confident in what they produce? #photography #videography #job-skills #photojournalism #digital-photography #video-production #video #media-production
Does getting a degree in Photography branch out into usable skills like videography?
I am wondering what my options are with a one-dimensional degree to branch out into other fields like mass communications or the movie industry. #film #television #videography #movie-production #personal-development #career-details
How do folks with Photography degrees begin their career after graduation? How do you break into commercial photography?
I am on the edge of graduating. However, I am trying to figure out how to begin to look for work once I obtain my degree in photography in December. #art #photography #fashion-photography #videography #commercial-photography #fine-art-photography
What sort of major is recommended to be a wildlife photographer or videographer?
Would it be better to receive a degree in something to do with wildlife (e.g. biology/zoology) or a degree in film-making? #film #photography #wildlife-biology #videography
What does it take to be a pediatrician
I am really interested in animals and I was wondering what will it take to get to be a pedestrian since I watch a lot of animal planet and I study animals real closely and watch a lot of YouTube videos about ancient history of certain animals.I see animals a lot when I am walking home wandering the streets and I want to just help them but some animals are pretty dangerous when they want to be.But I just want to show that I am actually trying to follow my dream of helping animals and I want to figure out what it takes. #career #photography #knowledge #fun #videography