Systems

A system is set of detailed methods, procedures and routines. They are created to carry out a specific activity. The little things we do each day can be a system. Hooking up a television set is an example of a system. You need to know where to plug in the power plug and where you can hook up the cables in order to get more channels.  Putting in a DVD, VCR, or a video game system to it also counts with using systems.  The same things are related to a broadcasting career.  People should know how to set things up like lights, cameras, microphones, and other props needed to shoot a broadcast.  Often in a television studio, the equipment would get disconnected.  Wires are often tangled or simply get all over the place.  Someone in a communications major should know what wires go where and how to operate a piece of equipment during a shooting.  Working with them is very delicate.

Studio Jobs

One of the most interesting aspects of studio production is the on-air talent. They are the ones that entertain the audience in front of the cameras. I have had some personal experience performing in front of an audience. When I was in high school, I sang in the choir. My choir teacher from high school recently put together a community choir and we would sing at the high schools in Jefferson County. During our concerts,there was someone recording the show for us to watch later. I also did some acting in two different plays during my senior year in high school, but that wasn't recorded by cameras due to copyright laws. Singing in live choir concerts and acting in plays gave my personal experience in front of an audience. Another interesting aspect of studio production is the director. The main job of the director is the making a television program. Directors play a big part in a television crew. They are in charge of supervising the placement of professional video cameras, lighting equipment, microphones, and props. So far, I have not had any experience with directing anything. I wouldn't mind giving it a try because it will help me to get an understanding about how everything works for shooting a broadcast.  I think that I am new to broadcasting.  Getting to be director is one way to get an idea of how each job is done.

Studio and Production

For my fifth semester at Shepherd University, I have signed up for a Studio and Production class for my major in Communications. I had transferred into that class at the end of last January. I was in a website class for the first few weeks of the semester, but I transferred into Studio Production at the request of my instructor and advisor. The material for the website class was being taught at a fast pace and I had not used Dreamweaver since the spring semester of 2013. So far in Studio Production, I only had one job, which was the on-air talent. I was filling on for one of my classmates who wasn't able to attend class that day. As one of the on-air talents, I had to speak up about whatever topics the host was presenting for that show. Unfortunately, the cameras in the studio were not working right that day and none of the footage we tried to shoot was recorded. The same problem occurred last Thursday and we couldn't shoot anything that day. I enjoyed working in front of the camera, but I wished they were working so I could get an idea of how I did. I didn't get another jobs so far this semester. I would try to assist the crew by helping to set up the studio and pulling the curtains to show the right color for the cameras. I mainly try to do whatever I can to be helpful to our cause. So far I like my Studio Production class, but I wish I can do more to help out.