tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783245879270725082.post6218202315362465852..comments2024-01-30T03:08:59.408-08:00Comments on Brian Buckrell's GO TO YOUR ROOM !: My month with the Watts Atelier On-line Courses Brian Buckrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08963153089458835215noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783245879270725082.post-40771138557190084142016-08-25T18:34:13.182-07:002016-08-25T18:34:13.182-07:00Hi. I am not sure what the others comments might r...Hi. I am not sure what the others comments might refer to. For me, its been quite a while since I followed them. I was quite impressed with what they developed. I doubt that any on line course can deliver all. Guess it depends on what level you are and what your goals are. I think its better than most single DVD approaches. I think its one of the best I am aware of. Another approach is the New Masters Academy- good but I found it more chopped up. Worth looking at for a different approach. Not sure what else to offerBrian Buckrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08963153089458835215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783245879270725082.post-35194591524829610582016-08-25T06:52:44.999-07:002016-08-25T06:52:44.999-07:00Are you able to be more specific? I'm having a...Are you able to be more specific? I'm having a really hard time trying to sort through the plethora of online schools. The hundreds of options now is a bit ridiculous from seemingly young artists who've been in the entertainment industry less than 10 years and decide it's time to drop out and open an online digital painting school to the vast array of atelier style schools that are much pricier. I'm pulling my hair out! What were the communication issues? What weren't they delivering? Is it the anatomy class? I know they're still working on that one. Any details would be great. I have the same system set up as you so at least I can rest assured I won't have tech issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783245879270725082.post-79644382811244826012016-08-24T06:02:40.854-07:002016-08-24T06:02:40.854-07:00I'm a current student of the online program. U...I'm a current student of the online program. Unlike the others, I have never had a problem with their videos (Mac OSX El Capitan with Chrome). The content is great, no argument about it, and the instructors are masters of their craft. Unfortunately, the Watts' team is also very good at over-promising and under delivering. They can definitely improve their communication skills with the online students. My advice to them, "If you say you're going to do something, either do it when you say are, or let everyone know what's going on if you can't deliver." Communication is key. Many students feel the online program is secondary to brick and mortar school due to the lack of communication and the false commitments. Please don't think this is a from an angry student. I have learned a lot from the program, but do get frustrated with the situation at times (as do others). I want others to understand what they may be getting into if the join the program online. Best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783245879270725082.post-43723903460104644812016-08-11T16:05:12.559-07:002016-08-11T16:05:12.559-07:00Its been almost two years since I subscribed to th...Its been almost two years since I subscribed to the Watts on-line program. While I thought the content was excellent I too can remember having difficulty getting the videos to play - I used android and Windows. I finally got it to work but not smoothly. Its a shame if it is still causing difficulty. They are great folks working hard to produce a quality product - hate that the tech stuff will hold them back. Brian Buckrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08963153089458835215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783245879270725082.post-90719425867394980942016-08-10T23:43:43.063-07:002016-08-10T23:43:43.063-07:00I have been a student at Watts for over a year now...I have been a student at Watts for over a year now. I am leaving due to the fact I cannot get the videos to play. At first I thought it was only my problem then I learned other students were having issues. I spent a month trying to fix the issue, going to my isp and computer techs, and after two weeks of updating, checking add ons on my browsers trying 3 different browsers to try to view these videos I get nothing. I emailed and asked for help and waited. Two weeks later no answer. My subscription was coming to and end and at $199 I really can't afford to waste another $199 waiting for them to resolve this. I asked if I could have a refund (I would have been happy with a free month comped me to help while waiting for them to fix this issues some day). They said they had a third party trying to fix the issue of not being able to see their videos. What really confused me is that they worked perfectly fine for over a year and now nothing works. I am going to leave the school because they don't seem interested in offering some kind of help. I don't want to spend another $199 trying to fix this problem or waiting for them to come up with some solution. Basically I feel abandoned after being there for so long. Guess they are great as long as you don't have any problems. They do have nice content if you can access it. Beware if you start there, people starting there now are having issues seeing these videos and asking for refunds with no answer. I am sure one day they may fix this problem but I haven't the money to spend waiting, I am going to buy DVDs of some excellent portrait painting courses and other subjects. Good luck if you sign up with Watts AtelierAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783245879270725082.post-3384909960261221522015-01-30T01:05:51.673-08:002015-01-30T01:05:51.673-08:00I certainly agree to some points that you have dis...I certainly agree to some points that you have discussed on this post. I appreciate that you have shared some reliable tips on this review.<br />Places to Hangout in Gurgaonhttp://www.oystersappughar.comnoreply@blogger.com