Experiencing the Studio

When it comes to education and learning, I am a firm believer that experience and hands-on training supersedes bookwork and lecturing, at least on a personal level. I find that when I get the opportunity to see the equipment for myself and have things explained to me as I actively work, I learn things faster and they actually stick, and this is what I love about working in the studio.

My favorite thing to do so far has either been doing sound or operating the camera.  Working with audio is something that I am extremely interested in so learning more about it in an interactive environment has been great. In addition to sound, I have taken a strong liking to video work, so getting in some time behind the camera, especially one of the studio's caliber, has also been a great experience.  

The only thing I really didn't like doing was being the director/producer. I have a good eye for what looks good in frame and on screen, but I don't multi-task well enough to call out shots, look at setting up shots farther down the line and then trying to tell the switcher and the camera operators what to do next.

If I had to pick something that I wanted to learn to do better, I would say directing and working at the soundboard more often. Both of these positions are critical to making a great program and being proficient at them would be a great asset to me and my Communications career. Overall, being in the studio has been a fulfilling experience and I look foreword to learning as much as possible.