<p>When I visited NYU, there was a variety of answers to my question “How difficult is it to be entirely dedicated to schoolwork and still have time for a job?” There were many kids who said they worked two jobs and, even though it was very busy, it was still manageable. Others said they were practically overwhelmed with their current classes.</p>
<p>Not being <em>too</em> financially stable, my parents would rather me work during school (and I would certainly enjoy being able to take out a bit less in loans). I understand I’ve been admitted into the #1 film school in the country, and with this amazing opportunity comes loads of work. I’ll work harder than I ever have in my life, but my family and I have decided <em>if</em> having a part-time job sounds remotely doable, I should do that!</p>
<p>I’m also going to be doing work-study, but NYU estimated I would only get $3,000 from that. (Don’t get me wrong I’m thankful for it, but, like I said, every little bit helps!) </p>
<p>If anyone is a current student, friends with a student, etc. any replies would be very much appreciated!</p>
<p>You’re gonna be a film student…freelance editing and some videography work will be 1) on your schedule and 2) make a good amount of money when you need it. There’s your job. I do it now. It’s as easy as posting on craigslist, and I’m sure Tisch has a great job board thing where you find people looking for students to make videos for their athletes for college recruiting, bar mitzvah videos etc.</p>
<p>jjohn42: I have DSLR equipment, so I was considering trying to make some money that way myself. But when it comes to filmming events and stuff like that, I’m always extremely nervous I’ll screw it up somehow since I can’t plan things out as much. Do you have any advice for amateur video work?</p>
<p>People will want personal video projects done if you know where to look or have the right contacts. That means you should access NYU and Tisch’s official resources (as pointed out by above poster jjohn). Go to the job resources center at NYU. Make friends with fellow Tisch classmates and let Tisch staff/ faculty know of your interest in work and the type of work. Start a blog or get some exposure through facebook, etc. Go to Craigslist and look there or advertise there yourself. </p>
<p>If you are asking for ideas for the type of amateur video work that would result in small jobs, then the above recommended resources still hold true.</p>
<p>Advice for live video work would be just always be ready to hit record. Also, it is very difficult to shoot live events with a DSLR because there is no auto focus and you can only shoot 10 straight minutes before you need to restart the camera because it overheats. But at the same time a dslr will allow you to shoot in low light during things such as a wedding reception.</p>