Videography Blog

I feel a bit emotional writing this blog as I only have one more left before the semester is over, and graduation takes place. Filming for Show 4 started off on an interesting note because I traveled up to Dunbar, Pennsylvania, to help our adventure reporter, Andrew Hartlove, with his story on the club equestrian team. Now, you may ask what made this trip interesting... well, everything went smoothly up until we realized Andy was allergic to something in the barn. We are still unsure if it was the hay, the horses, or everything combined. His face broke out in a rash, and his eyes were almost swollen shut! He did have to leave halfway through filming to find some medicine at a nearby store. Despite the adversity, I feel that I was able to get a good amount of b-roll for his pkg. The story turned out to be one of my favorites, and a memory where we can all look back and chuckle

The process of preparing for Show 4 was filled with some of the most unexpected, challenging, stressful, and rewarding moments throughout my time in Playbook so far. Not only did I learn and grow as an ENG, but even more so in my new role as director. 

Going into Show 4, I feel like everything started to come together in a way that felt more natural and confident. At this point in the semester, I’m not just thinking about getting the shot anymore, I’m thinking about how everything connects, from filming to editing to how it will look in the final show. Show 4 really pushed me both creatively and technically, especially with trying new things and stepping into roles that made me a little nervous.