JJ Garcia

Or you could do that.

What about using a transformer? 220v to a 110v, when i lived in the UK, that's how all my stuff worked with no problem.

Just do it "Mariachi" style.

Where did you get the soundtrack for your reel? Likey likey....

Yeah Steve let us know how the open house goes. Would like to know your thoughts on it.

I almost committed myself to NYFA until someone here told me about LAFS. Did research and compared both schools and it's obvious that LAFS is a better all around school. It's expensive as hell though, but i'm still going to go with LAFS.

I've also been there and done that, being in the military is what is helping me pay for school. I was able to pay off my debts, but now i'm back in debt:( Yaay for chilli mac!!

You can have my job, if you know how to work on the Egress ( Ejection Seats) systems on bombers or fighter aircraft. Trust me though, their is alot of political bs in this biz, and way too much micro-managing. I will try and do it up big!

Can i ask how much an AC makes or a DP? Yeah, everyone thinks i'm crazy for leaving a good paying job, but i hate it.

I hope you don't mind if i chime in, but couldn't help read this thread and wonder to myself if i'm making the right move in my life. I make almost $100K a yr and i'm 28 with no degree, i work for a pvt aerospace company, but i'm leaving all this to pursue what i believe to be my dream. I hav no experience and i think at my age that i've got a late start in cinematography. When i read these posts by you all and as i can see all of you are very versed in film and have probably done great things in the past, i start to question if i'm making the right choice. I truely believe i am, but again, like i said i'm worried. This is a new chapter in my life, and the "If's" tend to get the best of me. 10 years ago or so i worked with Cirque du Soleil and i thought that was the coolest and best job i had ever had, so far it still is, i've also fought in Iraq when i was in the service for six yrs. Military was good to me, but i would never go back. I know i'm about to venture into a difficult industry, but it can't be any harder than living in a tent for a year in a hostile environment, or can it? I know it's not for the faint of heart... Sorry to butt into you're thread. JJ

Not "Snatch" but "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels"

Good advice all, even if it were bad i wouldn't know the difference, or for now at least. Thanks for posting that question Arshad. I was watching commentaries on the movie "Snatch" by Guy Ritchie and they talked about how they made the movie, i thought it was very interesting. JJ

Hey, so i might be attending NYFA (NYC) in Sept '09 for the cinematography program that is starting up there. My question to you all is how do i go about looking for a project that's going on, so that i can have some understanding of how the film biz works before i head to film school? I currently live in Atlanta and would like to get involved, even if it's just volunteering. Anybody know of any production companies or a person in Atlanta i can contact? Thanks JJ

I'm just a noob so excuse me, but why not just film in the morning?

Hello, i would like to know the thoughts of any NYFA grads or current students about their (NYFA) experiences. Not here to know which school is the best place to go or which school can kick the other schools you know what. Just some honest feed back, i have applied to go there (NYC), but i haven't dropped any money yet and won't until i'm 100% sure. Oh, i applied for the 1 yr cinematography course, it's new and won't start until Sept '09. I've done searches on the forums here for my questions, but most of them are about people trying to figure out what school is better. Thanks JJ Garcia