Today I interviewed Professor Ellis who is the producer of "BMCC on Air" which is my school's television show. For my "Mass Media" class I am required to do "interview of passion" as a project. Needless to say, I wasn't thrilled when I heard about the assignment. A sea of negative thoughts came into my head. First, I hate rejection and this sounded like there was going to be rejection involved. Secondly, Where the heck am I going to interview a TV producer? Thirdly, who the hell is going to take time out of their busy schedule to interview me? Immediately I thought, Late Night with Conan O Brien. My dream gig. Thing is, I just don't feel comfortable picking up the phone and calling a producer at "Conan" and asking for an interview. No. I refuse to. I decided to start small and learn the in's and out's and the who's whos of the industry. I decided I'd interview the school's TV show producer. He is the most down to earth professor ever. I was so nervous at first! Five minutes into the interview I was fine. Christ! I've got to chill with the nerves if I'm going to get a job at all! I asked him some great questions about his background, credentials, experiences, and advice on the industry and how I can get in. I got awesome feedback. Learned things that I didn't know. He tells me that in this business experience is what gets you the job and your degree is what gets you in the door. Experience is everything! Nowadays, they want to see your work on a DVD along with your resume. It's that competitive! He also recommended that I take as many Studio Production, Editing and English classes as possible. He mentioned that writing skills give you a big advantage as a producer. For story writing and scripts it is very important that you have sharp writing skills. He also mentioned it is also an advantage to "wear two hats" and become an editor and producer or as he calls it a "preditor." Production companies are always looking for ways to save money. Becoming a "preditor" will give an advantage in a very competitive industry. I got some great insight and tips about pursuing my career in production. As I was concluding the interview, I asked how can I get involved on the school's TV program. He invited me to sit in on a workshop for the program and show me the ropes of the Hi-Def studio. (SO EXCITED) He also offered to teach me the video editing software! It will give a leg up on future courses I am required to take next term. Can it get better than this? This is going to be one helluva "interview of passion" speech for my mass media class. I've never been so excited to work for free. Can't wait for tomorrow! :-)
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Lights! Camera! Action!
Today I interviewed Professor Ellis who is the producer of "BMCC on Air" which is my school's television show. For my "Mass Media" class I am required to do "interview of passion" as a project. Needless to say, I wasn't thrilled when I heard about the assignment. A sea of negative thoughts came into my head. First, I hate rejection and this sounded like there was going to be rejection involved. Secondly, Where the heck am I going to interview a TV producer? Thirdly, who the hell is going to take time out of their busy schedule to interview me? Immediately I thought, Late Night with Conan O Brien. My dream gig. Thing is, I just don't feel comfortable picking up the phone and calling a producer at "Conan" and asking for an interview. No. I refuse to. I decided to start small and learn the in's and out's and the who's whos of the industry. I decided I'd interview the school's TV show producer. He is the most down to earth professor ever. I was so nervous at first! Five minutes into the interview I was fine. Christ! I've got to chill with the nerves if I'm going to get a job at all! I asked him some great questions about his background, credentials, experiences, and advice on the industry and how I can get in. I got awesome feedback. Learned things that I didn't know. He tells me that in this business experience is what gets you the job and your degree is what gets you in the door. Experience is everything! Nowadays, they want to see your work on a DVD along with your resume. It's that competitive! He also recommended that I take as many Studio Production, Editing and English classes as possible. He mentioned that writing skills give you a big advantage as a producer. For story writing and scripts it is very important that you have sharp writing skills. He also mentioned it is also an advantage to "wear two hats" and become an editor and producer or as he calls it a "preditor." Production companies are always looking for ways to save money. Becoming a "preditor" will give an advantage in a very competitive industry. I got some great insight and tips about pursuing my career in production. As I was concluding the interview, I asked how can I get involved on the school's TV program. He invited me to sit in on a workshop for the program and show me the ropes of the Hi-Def studio. (SO EXCITED) He also offered to teach me the video editing software! It will give a leg up on future courses I am required to take next term. Can it get better than this? This is going to be one helluva "interview of passion" speech for my mass media class. I've never been so excited to work for free. Can't wait for tomorrow! :-)
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