DZUP Internship (3 weeks)
Working in DZUP for almost a month was a worthwhile experience. At first I thought that it would be better to work in a larger radio station but I was wrong. Working as an intern in DZUP was more that I have expected, it was worth it.
I volunteered to be assigned in the program Kwentuhang Pets atbp. :) because I felt that this program suits me well. While it was not yet airing, I helped out in the pre-production of Simulan Mo.
From all my experiences in DZUP, my favorite is the brainstorming sessions we had with our Executive Producer, Melba Estonilo. I enjoyed it very much. That, for me, is the ideal set-up for concept development. The great thing about a brainstorming session like that is you get to learn your weak and strong points. You get to critique other people’s works and know what you can do to improve yours. In fact, just when we were asked to write scripts for the OBBs, CBBs, and stingers, have I realized that I badly need to improve on my writing skills for radio. Ma’am Mel pointed out the mistakes and suggested ways on how to improve it. It’s great to have that kind of opportunity because I know in the real world, not everyone’s going to critique your work and help you be better.
I also got a great opportunity of producing the OBB I wrote for the program. Since I believe that editing is my forte, I knew I could make it sound good. I even became a little obsessive compulsive about it that I made four versions of the OBB and it was a real bliss for me when my material was chosen by Transparency International. :)
After doing pre-production for Simulan Mo, I already focused on the preparations for the airing of Kwentuhang Pets atbp. It was not really that hard to write scripts and research for the program since I really have the heart for animals. The biggest challenge I had in the program was the task of co-hosting Professor Rara. I never had experience in hosting a radio show and I was a bit worried that I might talk nonsense on air.
My first time in hosting Kwentuhang Pets atbp. was nerve-wracking, there were a lot of dead airs and I said a lot of unnecessary comments. Since it is also Prof Rara’s first time, it took us some time to warm up and sound natural on air. I know we sounded really tensed but we tried our best. As the program progressed we got to manage sounding natural and make the conversation with the guest more fun. Jumping off from an average start, I prepared more for the second episode aiming to make the program sound a lot better. I am definitely learning so much from Professor Rara and our guests. I am able to learn, experience and share my passion for animals at the same time. Because of this, I am planning to volunteer for DZUP for the rest of the next semester. Moreover, it never felt like work to me. Ma’am Mel was right, I should grab the opportunity to serve in DZUP because I wouldn’t receive a training like this in other radio stations.
So magsasama-sama pa rin tayo tuwing Huwebes, ala-una ng hapon sa Kwentuhang Pets Atbp.! Dahil di pa ako aalis dun haha :)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Close to the end (7th week) & The end (8th week)
Kahit konting hours lang ang kinailangan ko for these last two weeks at tatlong araw lang akong pumasok, ito sa akin ang pinakamemorable.
Nothing really changed with the tasks given to me for the 7th and 8th week. I still did my usual routine, I did label tapes, log tapes, deliver scripts to different departments, look for contacts etc. I always tried everything, every help I can offer to make myself busy. That was my rated K life, of service to the crew, to the show, to learn :)
I guess what made these last two weeks memorable was not some change of tasks or some weird event, but the way I looked at the experience. I realized that I was nearly done with internship; a requirement for me to finish college. I'll be done with PA and Researcher work, but they will continue living that life. They will continue with the everyday research, with the stress, with the ups and downs of productions while I will try to make sense of my experience there as I leave.
It was not that big for me. But during the last two weeks, I saw it that it is something, it's something big. What I did? the trivial tasks given to me? were all part of the success of the episodes they had for seven weeks, I was part of it and when I saw it this way, I felt more fulfilled.
Sa mga natutunan ko sa rated K, hindi yung paglabel ng tapes or pag-organize, or pagkakabisado sa shooting guidelines ang 'most cherished' ko. I feel that I can learn those in 2 weeks time. The best things I learned in this internship experience were all VALUES.
Respect.
Teamwork.
Patience.
Hard work.
Dedication.
Courage.
In two years time I might forget what tapes are for what camera, what camera angles were used in rated K, what request forms are for borrowing this/ that, how to log tapes, how editing works, how gfx are developed etc. But I will never forget the values, the things I saw in Rated K that made me decide to shape up and be better now. So that when I enter the industry, I won't be a total newbie. I am prepared, not because I have all the knowledge in production, but because I have the personality and the wit to master everything I need to know for the job.
This was a great experience :)
Nothing really changed with the tasks given to me for the 7th and 8th week. I still did my usual routine, I did label tapes, log tapes, deliver scripts to different departments, look for contacts etc. I always tried everything, every help I can offer to make myself busy. That was my rated K life, of service to the crew, to the show, to learn :)
I guess what made these last two weeks memorable was not some change of tasks or some weird event, but the way I looked at the experience. I realized that I was nearly done with internship; a requirement for me to finish college. I'll be done with PA and Researcher work, but they will continue living that life. They will continue with the everyday research, with the stress, with the ups and downs of productions while I will try to make sense of my experience there as I leave.
It was not that big for me. But during the last two weeks, I saw it that it is something, it's something big. What I did? the trivial tasks given to me? were all part of the success of the episodes they had for seven weeks, I was part of it and when I saw it this way, I felt more fulfilled.
Sa mga natutunan ko sa rated K, hindi yung paglabel ng tapes or pag-organize, or pagkakabisado sa shooting guidelines ang 'most cherished' ko. I feel that I can learn those in 2 weeks time. The best things I learned in this internship experience were all VALUES.
Respect.
Teamwork.
Patience.
Hard work.
Dedication.
Courage.
In two years time I might forget what tapes are for what camera, what camera angles were used in rated K, what request forms are for borrowing this/ that, how to log tapes, how editing works, how gfx are developed etc. But I will never forget the values, the things I saw in Rated K that made me decide to shape up and be better now. So that when I enter the industry, I won't be a total newbie. I am prepared, not because I have all the knowledge in production, but because I have the personality and the wit to master everything I need to know for the job.
This was a great experience :)
connections and teamwork (6th week)
6th week- October 4-10,2010
Back to the normal stuff in the office :) This week was the usual (labeling tapes, delivering forms, scripts, transcriptions, shot lists etc). New task was to make a list of locations where they can shoot Korina's interview with Derek Ramsey. It was not that easy looking for one because Korina is very choosy when it comes to locations. Ayaw niya ng nauulit, kapag nakapag-shoot na dun hindi na daw pwede most likely unless 2-3 years ago. The ideal location was around Katipunan, we contacted some hotels and spas but unfortunately we didn't find one. Good thing, one friend of Ate Rose(researcher) suggested a place along Commonwealth, at pwede dun :) I realized that it's very important to maintain connections, especially in the media industry, you'll never you might need their help in the future. Connections can really save you. I also noticed that a great way to make people say yes is to have a good conversation with them. :)
After the hassle of looking for locations, after the shoots, chill na lang lahat sa tao. At pinag-usapan ang sports fest <3. As usual sobrang competitive ng Rated K team. Mararamdaman mo talaga ang teamwork, bago magpunta ng game lahat may food, may drinks, may drums pa at pompoms :) nakakatuwa how they stick up for each other, kung gaano sila kaseryoso sa trabaho, ganun din sila kadedicated when having fun :) Nung nanood ako ng sports fest at nanalo sila, narealize ko, you have to be best at both, hindi pwedeng puro saya lang, at puro work lang.
Back to the normal stuff in the office :) This week was the usual (labeling tapes, delivering forms, scripts, transcriptions, shot lists etc). New task was to make a list of locations where they can shoot Korina's interview with Derek Ramsey. It was not that easy looking for one because Korina is very choosy when it comes to locations. Ayaw niya ng nauulit, kapag nakapag-shoot na dun hindi na daw pwede most likely unless 2-3 years ago. The ideal location was around Katipunan, we contacted some hotels and spas but unfortunately we didn't find one. Good thing, one friend of Ate Rose(researcher) suggested a place along Commonwealth, at pwede dun :) I realized that it's very important to maintain connections, especially in the media industry, you'll never you might need their help in the future. Connections can really save you. I also noticed that a great way to make people say yes is to have a good conversation with them. :)
After the hassle of looking for locations, after the shoots, chill na lang lahat sa tao. At pinag-usapan ang sports fest <3. As usual sobrang competitive ng Rated K team. Mararamdaman mo talaga ang teamwork, bago magpunta ng game lahat may food, may drinks, may drums pa at pompoms :) nakakatuwa how they stick up for each other, kung gaano sila kaseryoso sa trabaho, ganun din sila kadedicated when having fun :) Nung nanood ako ng sports fest at nanalo sila, narealize ko, you have to be best at both, hindi pwedeng puro saya lang, at puro work lang.
Here comes the Golden streaks!(5th week)
I love 5th week :)
I guess I haven't shared in my prev posts that in Rated K everything is fast, there's no time for I'm-going-to-think-about-it and I-don't-know kind of answers, you should always give a definite "yes" or "no" whenever you are asked something. And so, when I was asked If I can model for one segment, I immediately said YES haha after that quick Yes, came another, "Pwede si Drea bukas? Para dalawa kayo. 2 pm", without asking for Drea's sched, I said yes too haha This is the second we were asked to act as talents. First one was I guess in y 3rd week, pero ngayon nag level up. Dati nagpapatay lang kami ng lamok (for the dengue wrist bands), ngayon medyo titingin na daw kami sa camera. It was a nice experience really, we didn't expect that blonde highlights were needed to emphasize the golden spray to be put on the hair. It was for free and Jimmy Lu is Korina's stylist, so we thought we'll give it a shot, hindi naman niya siguro kami papapangitin. :D
We got ourselves a free makeover haha. Aside from that we learned a lot from backpack shoots: the importance of giving precise and clear directions, making sure you have everything needed for the shoot, taking a lot of safety shots, and lastly, the importance of following your schedule. We were late for I guess one and a half hour because we had a hard time looking for the salon, the stylist almost thought that the shoot was canceled. And one more thing, charms do work :>. So work on those charms, you'll really need it in some desperate situations.
It was a fun week, finally had some time off the office where we usually just label tapes, organize files and transcribe materials. :)
I guess I haven't shared in my prev posts that in Rated K everything is fast, there's no time for I'm-going-to-think-about-it and I-don't-know kind of answers, you should always give a definite "yes" or "no" whenever you are asked something. And so, when I was asked If I can model for one segment, I immediately said YES haha after that quick Yes, came another, "Pwede si Drea bukas? Para dalawa kayo. 2 pm", without asking for Drea's sched, I said yes too haha This is the second we were asked to act as talents. First one was I guess in y 3rd week, pero ngayon nag level up. Dati nagpapatay lang kami ng lamok (for the dengue wrist bands), ngayon medyo titingin na daw kami sa camera. It was a nice experience really, we didn't expect that blonde highlights were needed to emphasize the golden spray to be put on the hair. It was for free and Jimmy Lu is Korina's stylist, so we thought we'll give it a shot, hindi naman niya siguro kami papapangitin. :D
We got ourselves a free makeover haha. Aside from that we learned a lot from backpack shoots: the importance of giving precise and clear directions, making sure you have everything needed for the shoot, taking a lot of safety shots, and lastly, the importance of following your schedule. We were late for I guess one and a half hour because we had a hard time looking for the salon, the stylist almost thought that the shoot was canceled. And one more thing, charms do work :>. So work on those charms, you'll really need it in some desperate situations.
It was a fun week, finally had some time off the office where we usually just label tapes, organize files and transcribe materials. :)
October Fun!
I was asked to come in the last shoot of FASH (fashion and style hub) at rockwell, it was also my first shoot with FASH, it was really fun, because it was their last season episode.
I was asked to return the hosts' wardrobe to their designers, so I also had the chance to meet the designers themselves.
It was really fun and I will miss the LN family, they are really warm and welcoming.
I really had fun being an intern in Lifestyle. :)
I learned a lot, too. :)
Here are some of the pictures at the set:
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Week 7: Fun, Fun, Fun Day at UKG
I really had a funny experience this day! The segment producer asked me to talk to the UKG hosts, Bernadette Sembrano, Rica Peralejo, and, Ginger Conejero and orient them about the details of one segment (dolls as Christmas gifts). I taught them how to use the props needed for the segment and gave them their scripts.
Later in the afternoon, aother segment producer asked me to accompany her in a meeting with marketing communications officers. I was so excited she chose me to go with her.
Week 6: Meeting the Filipino World Champions
I coordinated and met with the Pinoy Parazzi (entertainment show on Flippish.com) guests who won in the recently concluded World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA).
I felt lucky meeting them. I was also proud of them as they brought glory and honor to the Philippines. These guests are singers and they are really talented.
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