Joaquin Elizondo

Do you know if he had a music bed under the images or did he use the original audio from the actual scenes? Thanks!

Thanks for your input, fellas. I'm gonna get crackin' on this thing.

I'm applying to AFI's cinematography program this year and I need some tips on what to put on my reel. I've been working in TV for the past 6 years, so I have a lot of commercials, promos, feature news stories, and a documentary to pick from. How should I approach my reel? Should I just put a music bed and have images over that, kinda like a long montage? Or should I put, let's say, entire commercials and pieces of certain stories I've done with the original recorded sound? I would appreciate any other tips...as far as content and length. Thanks!

Hi there. I'm a 28-year old videographer/editor working for the local ABC affiliate in the production department, meaning I produce commercials and promotional spots. Prior to that I was a photojournalist for a leading Spanish television network. I also currently run my own freelance 'business' where I work on everything from corporate videos to documentaries. My dream has always been to work in film and I've reached a point where I'm ready to move on from this corporate/local TV environment. I want to be surrounded by artists/filmmakers. I've already picked two routes to take: graduate film school (AFI's cinematography program) or try to somehow get work on a crew. From the small amount of experience that I have, I have to realize what you can learn alot from the workplace as opposed to the classroom. I did, after-all, study film and communications at UM-Ann Arbor. But that was very theory oriented. I pretty much picked up my technical skills on my own or on the job. Now why go to film school? Well, I picked AFI because it's very production oriented and I have minimal film experience. And like I said, I want to work with people who have the same interests as I do and learn from folks that are masters of the craft. My biggest issue with AFI is the cost. My biggest issue with working on a crew is well...finding and being given that chance. So there you go, I'd appreciate any feedback/suggestions. Looking to take that next step.