Host Randy Strobl discusses the most important things to know about filmmaking with GVSU student Ariel Sosa. Ariel explains how GVSU’s film & video program allowed him to become a better and more efficient filmmaker.

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Host Randy Strobl invites GVSU professors Julie Goldstein and Kim Roberts to explain the Film & Video showcases where students show their work to an audience. Students Ariel Sosa and Josh Geyer discuss how it feels to watch their films on the big screen and the importance of these events.

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GVSU Professor Suzanne Zack talks about the Film and Video Alumni Network and how it helps students during and after college. Along with the Alumni Live livestreams and podcast, they have created an alumni book, hosted reunions, and created opportunities for students to job shadow in LA and NYC.

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With host Randy Strobl, GVSU students Ariel Sosa, Josh Geyer, Jordan Skutar, and Cody Thammavongsa talk about various on-campus clubs for film & video students and how they’re beneficial. Clubs such as GVTV and Cinematography Club offer hands-on experience outside of the classroom, and the Grand Valley Film Academy showcases students’ work.

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Host Randy Strobl invites GVSU students Cody Thammavongsa to discuss his sports video job on campus, as well as Josh Geyer and Jordan Skutar to explain their work with the GVSU Promotions Office. They emphasize the importance of these opportunities and how they will help you get jobs in the industry after graduation.

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Host Randy Strobl invites GVSU students Josh Geyer and Jordan Skutar to discuss their film & video internship experiences and why they are beneficial. Furthermore, Professor Kim Roberts explains how GVSU connects students with these opportunities. They also highlight the assistance that students can receive at GVSU’s Career Center, like resume and portfolio help.

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Host Randy Strobl chats with GVSU student Jazrielle Couran about her experience creating videos for clients in her classes. She explains the process, which begins with applying for projects, and discusses her initial worries going into the class about the pressure of creating for clients.

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Host Randy Strobl discusses film studies at GVSU with Professor Spencer Everhart. Students learn about the evolution of ideas in film history, its place in cultures around the world, and how to analyze and write about films. Spencer explains how this study of film makes students better filmmakers and how GVSU students can get more involved with this practice outside of the classroom.

Cinesthesia - GVSU's online film journal

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Professor and filmmaker Joel Potrykus discusses his scriptwriting classes at GVSU with Host Randy Strobl. Students learn about the elements of a script, how to write in different genres, and what to do after completing a script. Joel also explains the assignments, from writing a 10-page script in Scriptwriting 1 to a feature-length one in Scriptwriting 2.

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Randy Strobl leads a discussion with GVSU students Jordan Skutar and Josh Geyer about post production in the Film & Video major. They explain the different areas of post production taught at GVSU, like audio, graphics, and the theory of editing. Furthermore, they discuss the editing software that GVSU offers, like Pro Tools and the Adobe Creative Cloud.

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