A goal without a plan is just a goal..

It was another eventful day in LA, filled with useful information, & crazy antics!

We started off at the academy of television arts and sciences, where we learned a lot about the internship programs they offer. The staff that was nice enough to come chat with us and answer questions. They all gave us a lot of valuable tips for applying for the program. They also explained that you have to be aware of what people are doing on TV now so you are current and update on new shows. You not only have to watch a lot of current television, but also go into the archive and learn the history of television shows, to know and understand exactly how to tell a good story.

After the academy, we headed over to Panovision and got to check out all the equipment the professionals use. They explained how they supply the cameras to the studios, and offer assistance when anything with them goes wrong. They showed us the 3D cameras, and explained that they love 3D camera work because it gives the movie a lot more depth. I think this is very important because the media industry is moving more towards 3D features and embracing this change is all we can really do.

Our last, and most awesome stop of the day was going to a live taping of the show Mike & Molly! I also love this show, so I was really excited for this event. I think we were all really surprised how much audience participation was involved in the taping of the show. Sadly, the set did not move so I was not able to watch every scene they filmed live. However, I think they made up for it by having someone host the show and keeping the audience motivated and entertained. I stepped up to represent the fine students of Ohio University and showed off my “special” talent and proceeded to burp in front of 200 plus audience and crew members. Pretty epic if I do say so myself! After the show, a few of us were able to meet the cast members and get their autographs. I was very surprised at how humble they all were. They were all extremely appreciative that we all came, and thanked us for watching the show. Going to a live taping and seeing all the work that goes into the production of a sitcom was truly a remarkable experience. I just kept thinking I want to be a part of something like this someday. I know that if I keep my focus and prove to my peers that I want this, anything can happen. I just have to keep working hard in school, strive to find an internship and give everything I have to achieve this ultimate goal.