And then I had a Deadline

I did my deadline project today. Seeing as how I didn't expect there to be a men's basketball game tonight instead of The County Line, I opted to do the project because this was the only day I could get the bed and breakfast lady to meet with me. I decided that since I was going to have to hurry up and do my package anyway, why not get my deadline project out of the way? That means that I had to get an assignment, go shoot, edit, write and eveything before six o'clock --an hour and a half before the show aired. BUT the show didn't air tonight because of the men's basketball game...as I stated before.
The package was mediocre, because 1) I didn't like the shot we had for the interview. I hate two shot interviews...get a close up and if you can't, voice an objection and we'll move locations if possble.
2) The camera got moody and refused to white balance halfway though the shoot. We had to keep white balancing and white balancing from room to room because there was so much different light. We even tried changing filters, but it still wouldn't change...so I probably hit something without realizing it. Everything turned out ok in the end, though.
I need to start to really listen when I go out into the field. My packages are ok, but I really want to make them pop. I usually get an idea for what I want before I even leave the newsroom when I go to shoot...but it seems like my expectations are never completely met. I just really need to step it up a notch. I'm still pleased overall though since this was only my second package this year, and I hadn't really done anything on air since my "On the Road" days. I'm getting back into the flow of it, and as soon as I do, WATCH OUT MAN!
I get to produce the show next week and I'm looking forward to putting it together. Producing really is my passion...I just love figuring out how to put everything together and getting it to flow... it's like a giant time puzzle...And god knows I'm always up for a challenge.

Until next time!!

And then I was LIVE

So this is my first post in my new broadcasting blog. I finally cracked and got one. I figured I might as well get used to posting a lot of stuff since I'll have to do it in capstone next year. Even though this is rather functional, I still feel like a tool.

Today was our live, The Special Edition of Titan Town Sports. I produced the show and I didn't think it was too bad. Everyone got their packages done, the lives were pretty good, and no one was injured. That equals a good time. The only thing that I really need to work on is not letting Chuck get to me. But, it kept me more aware of everything that I had to do because I knew I was going to be grilled and criticized, so it only made my rundown better. I'm not afraid of him, but I just don't feel comfotable with him...if that makes sense.

We want to do more lives, I'll produce it again so I don't have to be on camera that much. I don't know why, but you can stick me on a stage and I have the best time of my life...stick me in front of the camera and I get so nervous. I just need more experience with it. I used to get nervous before going on stage, too, and the more I did it, the better I got, so there's my new goal.

In other news...I'm taking the horse I'm training to his first horse show next weekend. It's a rather large show to start out with, but he's a talented little sucker, and I think he'll do just fine. I'm not wxpecting ribbons, but if we get around ok, I'll be more than pleased with him.

That's all for now, have a great weekend.