For my first day of internship, I was mostly assigned to complete simple tasks to learn th genral environment. For example, the bulk of my work involved me writing summaries for video podcasts produced by or distributed by my place of work. I also helped out around the workplace by moving equipment and cleaning up rooms so that'd be presentable for incoming shoots. I also sat in on a meeting to learn more about the business side of North County Media Center.
In general, my workplace has a very proffesional, but relaxed atmospheere. This may be because I was in on a slow day, but everyone whom I've worked with so far, has seemed very open to having an intern around to help out and teach various video production essentials. My colleagues have all been extremely nice and definetely want to help me develop my filmmaking ability.
I am struck most by how much work can go into a simple shoot. The lighting, background, camerwork, and staging must all be on par to create anything decent looking. Also, without good sound, a video is almost unwatchable. A good video requires various factors to work, ranging from writing to sound design to lighting to editing. This is why organization and clear communication is important for any sort professional shoot.
I'm very excited for tomorrow, my first day to work on a video shoot. This particular shoot is for a commercial for an arm sleeve to help those who suffer from golfer's/tennis elbow. I will help with the set up the stage for their commercial and possibly man one of the cameras. I looking forward to be able to work on a professional project and gain important on the job training. However, I am a little nervous about making any mistakes, especially in a professional enviornment. This is a commerical that will air during a very popular motorcross event and we only have a few hours to shoot, so I need to be able to set up and work on the stage in a very efficiently while still making sure to avoid most mistakes.
In general, my workplace has a very proffesional, but relaxed atmospheere. This may be because I was in on a slow day, but everyone whom I've worked with so far, has seemed very open to having an intern around to help out and teach various video production essentials. My colleagues have all been extremely nice and definetely want to help me develop my filmmaking ability.
I am struck most by how much work can go into a simple shoot. The lighting, background, camerwork, and staging must all be on par to create anything decent looking. Also, without good sound, a video is almost unwatchable. A good video requires various factors to work, ranging from writing to sound design to lighting to editing. This is why organization and clear communication is important for any sort professional shoot.
I'm very excited for tomorrow, my first day to work on a video shoot. This particular shoot is for a commercial for an arm sleeve to help those who suffer from golfer's/tennis elbow. I will help with the set up the stage for their commercial and possibly man one of the cameras. I looking forward to be able to work on a professional project and gain important on the job training. However, I am a little nervous about making any mistakes, especially in a professional enviornment. This is a commerical that will air during a very popular motorcross event and we only have a few hours to shoot, so I need to be able to set up and work on the stage in a very efficiently while still making sure to avoid most mistakes.