Being back in the swing of things at university got me thinking; maybe I've been harsh on television.
For anyone that follows my blogs or my twitter will know I am a complete radio geek and have always lacked the passion for TV. I'm going to do something about that. Since starting my course again I have had two news days both of which entailed the use of a video camera. One task was to create a visual sequence something which I have done before but a refresh was welcome. The other was to do a piece to camera. If you are unsure what a piece to camera is during a news package, basically it's when the reporter decides to stand in front of the camera and talk to the audience at the scene, such as a building site or outside the house of commons to put what they are saying into context. I put on a shirt and everything to do this piece to camera and tried to make it sound good. I recorded two separate shots to incorporate a turn in my piece but unfortunately I didn't leave enough time between the end of the first and the start of the second to edit it smoothly.
The gist of this blog is that I am beginning to enjoy TV and as much as it pains me to say it could see myself getting used to it. I have secured some shift working with the new local TV station in Nottingham, Notts TV during the weekends and I am hoping working with professionals will help me increase my knowledge and develop a passion for television as I do think it is a great medium.
I will leave you with my latest TV attempts, however excuse the poor editing during my piece to camera. As always criticism is highly recommended as long as it is constructive.
If you are using a mobile phone or tablet here are the links to the youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1cOg5aH32M&list=UUTjBS9qdZouZzmoSpshGbcQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOMlXmEehQw&index=2&list=UUTjBS9qdZouZzmoSpshGbcQ
Cheers guys,
Alex :)
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