Self Crit & Short-Term Goals

I think this semester was very challenging, but very rewarding as well. I'm not sure how my grades will look this semester but I'm guessing I will have my first C. I should quit being a snob about that anyway. I really hope I can deliver better stuff next semester.

PORTFOLIOS:

DVD
The Final has a part where the sound is still shitty- I will probably fix that by Friday.
I also will put the Thanksgiving stuff up on there.

Digital
Everything is fine.

Web
Everything is fine.

Goal Statement

Winter Break:

• Animate fun things
• Write scripts non-stop (Have at least 2-5 finished by the end of the break)
• Learn to meditate so I can control my work more, and so I don't hate teachers
• Contact CMT/MTV Networks in Nashville for a tour/ that thing that Gadsby says they give to prospective interns
• Work on and get used to syncing sound
• Look into interning at a small studio in Nashville/get a tour/network
• GROW WEB PRESENCE

Spring Semester:

• Make next film: About a Student
• Make Stop-motion film(s)
• Internship at Channel 5 : WORK WORK WORK

Summer Break

• BIG-TIME INTERNSHIP HOPEFULLY
• Animate fun things
• Work for the Man?
• Travel? Network and Connect in NY HOPEFULLY
• Refresh on syncing audio

Resume~

KAITLYN CHANDLER

(615)506-7158

Kaitlynechandler@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Aug 2009 – Present

Enrolled at Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN.

Majoring in Digital Media with a Focus in Digital Cinema

GPA: 3.6

May 2009

Graduated with Honors

East Literature Magnet School. Nashville, TN

DIGITAL SKILLS

Proficient in Mac and PC

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Aftereffects

Toonboom Animation software

Video Production and PreProduction Skills

Cinematography

Audio Recording, Logic, Ableton, Reason

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Dean's list

Indie Memphis Student Short Film Competition

Memphis College of Art Portfolio Scholarship

Memphis College of Art Christi Collins Scholarship

Memphis College of Art Painting and Drawing Exhibition Fall 2010

Digital Cinema Student Alliance Representative

EXPERIENCE:

08.2009 – Present: Library Assistant

Memphis College of Art Library, Memphis, TN

Organizing visual material, gaining widespread knowledge of visual culture.

01.2011 – Present: MCA Animation Club President

Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN 

Creating, organizing and leading Animation events. Fundraising, pitching, etc.,

08.2009 – 05.2010: Design Club Member

Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN

AIGA Memphis Chapter, sold and produced visual material.

Behance Demo Reel Reviews

JEREMY SAINDON
http://www.behance.net/jwalkr


This guy's demo reel was undeniably crisp and everything was definitely an 8 and up- I can say one thing however, and that is well above 8's everywhere. Even the thumbnail- which is what caught my eye and made me click his demo reel. I liked the music at first but after a while I kinda thought the lyrics got in the way of the piece, and as well as the last shot I'm very on the fence about, but I can tell you a lot of things were right on with the reel.


JUNG HUN KIM
http://www.behance.net/3dartechnologist


This person has a lot of great feature film work that has a bunch going for it, but what I think is great about this demo reel (and I've been reading up on other places that this is a VERY important part) is that you have to tell what exactly you did in the project, and I think he is doing that very well without it disturbing the piece a lot.


BARBARA DOMUSCHIEVA
http://www.behance.net/Basha


This demo reel was really good, and really showed this person's chops, as far as 3D went- you could tell that was her specialty, and that's what she liked to do. However I think that kind of hurts her in the later part of her piece where there is a lot of animals 3D animated and they just aren't at the level as the others.  I'm guessing that maybe this person is a little too attached to it, and is just putting it in there to show she can animate animals, maybe?

Final Ideas

So, for my final, I would like to really really take my current film to the next level and make it as top-notch as possible, as well as make a polished script for a Short film.

I chose to do these two things because I am very very bad a making scripts- thus I want to get better so I don't have to rely on a script writer or any other person. In order to be a good filmmaker, a legit filmmaker.

Travel Fellowship

     Going abroad is an opportunity few get to experience in their life, especially in their young adult years, yet it is so crucial for the life of an artist. If given this opportunity, I would choose to go to London to Attend the Sci-Fi London Film festival, and document my trip both digitally and traditionally by filling up at the least two sketchbooks. The purpose of this trip would not only be to understand and experience another culture but to further my capabilities as a film maker. I have experienced many film festivals in the US, and afterwards my work has always been tremendously more informed of the standard that the film industry has. With this trip, I think it would further the success of my projects and MCA's presence as not only excelling at fine arts, but digital arts as well.

    The specific questions I plan to address are whether there are huge differences between European an American narrative. I would also like to answer why sci-fi and fantasy-adventure is although one of the hardest genres yet also one that profits tremendously both finacially and with career exposure; such as the Harry Potter Films or Star Wars. I would be the best person for this trip because I would use my time as wisely as possible, my experiences organizing events and connecting with others in the industry is paramount. If my work does not speak for itself, then you can see

Depart 4.29.2012 for London, United Kingdom via American Airlines Flight(round trip): $874.90

Arrive and arrange accommodation at: Keystone House Kings Cross in London, England = $26.58-40 a night. : $186.06 for 7 days (this is the cheapest rate, I may have to go higher)
(The full schedule of this festival is not yet listed online, but what I will likely be partaking in is:)

Sci-fi london: (strangely enough the ticket prices aren't out)
-48 hr Film Challenge
-Fantasy Screenwriter Workshop
-Search for a Script...
-Interviews with numerous professionals in the industry
-A lot more!
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More things I will do!
 -Trip to the British Musuem : Free
- a visit to BBC Television centre for a tour : £7.75 - £9.95 ($10.41-$13.37)

Transportation: Oyster Card, $48
Food & Beverages: $950( The stay is for 5-6 days)
Misc:$200
Emergency Fund:$400

Total: $2672.33

This is a conservative estimate.

Depart for memphis 5.6.2012, arrive 5.7.2012 (price listed above)