FilmStripes.com Using computer science to turn films into paintings
I am constantly amazed by the creativity of Chapman University students – who would have thought that you could take a film, analyze its colors and use that to generate paintings? Three students from the Computer Science department did and FilmStripes.com was born. Akash Arora (Computer Science ’19), Donovan Tetsuka (Computer Science ’17), and William Cortes (Software
2017 Television Pilots Dodge College Presents: 'Washed Up' & 'Veil'
From the page to the screen and everything in-between, Prime Time Production is more than just an interterm class; it’s an opportunity for students to get an immersive, hands-on experience working on full length television pilots. Each year, two original pilot scripts are chosen and paired with student producers to help bring the stories to
Alumni Advice There is life after graduation!
We are two weeks away from Commencement and I know that much of our graduating class is worried about transitioning into the working world. I certainly was when I was in their shoes a few years ago (okay, maybe more than a few). So many questions! How do I find my first job? What do I
Facing Fear at Pitch Fest 2017: A Personal Account
Before registering for the “Development Process for Film and TV Class,” I assumed it would follow the structure of our previous coursework. Write, edit, rinse and repeat. For me, typically, the hardest part would stem and be rooted in, constructive criticism. Though criticism continues to be a personal challenge, I’ve adapted to learning how to
Alumni Spotlight – Marie Cheng (BFA/Digital Arts ’15)
Every so often, we’ll be spotlighting alumni and what they are up to these days. These Q&A sessions will give you a bit of insight into where the world has taken them since graduation. This week, the spotlight is on Marie Cheng (BFA/Digital Arts ’15) who is currently a Script Coordinator at DreamWorks Animation TV and
Community Voices Documentary Film Screening
Please join us for our Community Voices Documentary Film Screening on Thursday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios. A Q&A with the filmmakers and a reception to follow. Seating is first come. Community Voices is a social issue documentary film program that links Chapman University documentary film students with Orange-County
Celebrating Pete Weitzner’s 20 Years of Service to Chapman University
Join us Monday, May 8 at 3 p.m. in the Folino Theater as we celebrate Pete Weitzner’s 20 years of service to Chapman University. Although he will continue to be affiliated with Chapman as an adjunct professor, Pete is moving on to a new position as editor of the Orange County Business Journal. At our celebration,
Create Your Own (Virtual) Reality with Metaverse App
With virtual and augmented reality being such hot items these days, it seems like it would take a team of programmers working year-round in order to make something in this realm. But what if there was a tool that made it easy to create your own augmented reality quests…one that only used your own phone
Pre-release screening: KING ARTHUR
Join us for a pre-release screening of KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD on Wednesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in Folino Theater. Robbed of his birthright, Arthur (Charlie Hunnam) comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge
‘Beauty And The Beast’ Producer Don Hahn to Deliver Commencement Address and Receive Honorary Degree
It was announced today that Academy Award® nominated producer Don Hahn (The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast ) will receive an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Dodge College’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, where Hahn will deliver the keynote address.. Hahn’s latest film,