Videography Blog

Going into Show 2, I’ve really started to settle into my role as ENG, and these past two weeks reminded me how much I enjoy the collaborative side of shooting. What I’ve noticed the most lately is how much communication matters when you’re working behind the camera. Filming isn’t just about knowing the technical side of the equipment. It’s also about working with the reporter to help bring their story to life visually. A lot of the moments that stood out to me during this cycle came from brainstorming ideas together and finding small ways to make each shot feel more natural or engaging.

This week allowed me to assist several classmates with their shoots and spend time in the editing lab helping others troubleshoot different aspects of their projects. While there were definitely some successes, there were also a few moments where I realized things I could have done better. Overall, it was a productive week that helped me learn more about both the shooting and editing sides of the process.

This was the craziest two-week period I have had thus far in college. It all started off when we went to Snowshoe Mountain Resort on Saturday, Feb. 21, for the USASA snowboarding and ski event. We left Morgantown around 6 a.m., and I had pulled an "all-nighter,” so I knew I was in for a wild day. When we got to the mountain around 9:30 a.m., we started to build our equipment and pair off in groups because there were at least three reporters covering something mountain-related, and they all needed different content. I was paired with adventure reporter Andy Hartlove, who was covering the USASA event.