How Things Went

The newscast was not half as smooth as when I produced the entire thing. The show did not go very well for the other producers and the only reason mine was good is because I anchored it. My segment was good. It could have been better but our director did not really do to well on the videos this time. But overall it was an ok newscast. My video had more issues than anyone because when I was coding it it wold not go into the system, that was fun. I spent hours trying to make it work and finally it just started working.


This course taught me a lot of life lessons but more importsntly it taught me a lot about producing. Producing is a about 8 man job but one person can do it and do it very well with a lot of determination and desire. I've learned to edit far better than I could have ever expected and that I don't want to be an anchor. Possibly an actor but definitely not an anchor. So if I go into news I know where my place is. But I love producing and even after this experience, I still think it's what I will do for life.

Almost Here

It's almost time for the newscast. It has been a learning experience with this one because taking directions from someone who is making a mess of something is just wild for me. But today was a minute break through as we all had to sit back and take direction and instruction form a real producer and now everyone is starting to understand what should be done a little more and I think it will work out after all. This time I have to code my videos which is something associate producers sometimes do, all it is is putting numbers beside edited video so the director knows what to grab. The issue is finding the time to do so. As I write I am also producing a radio show but that's a whole other time and place.

2nd Newscast Prep.

This newscast will be different. I had to take a back seat on this one and allow someone else to drive. It's like riding with a 15 year old with a learners permit. This girl is not the best at producing but I'm feeling like it's more so that she doesn't care. So it's bothersome. Either way I am doing my part. I am producing only one block and line producing another... However, this time I am anchoring. This will be a different experience for me because it is different from West Ga where there is one camera to focus on as you read. This will help me a lot with my writing when I'm writing scripts because I will know first hand what is an easy and conversational read and understand what isn't. The newscast is next week.