Attending the Manilart 2011

The biggest and most awaited art exhibit in the metro has come. We were lucky to have experience this annual celebration of artists and their craft. We're able to see all the beautiful artworks made by the most creative artists in the country. I'm very grateful that we were given such privilege to enjoy the masterpieces displayed in the exhibit.

Some parts of the body are involve tho make this work of art an illustration of science. We see from the eyes the inside that we can't see if we'll look from the outside. i like this artwork cause it is very meaningful. i see the use of the human body parts to make the viewers thinkand make their own meaning.

Another milestone added: TV, AM, FM Station Visit

Visiting a TV, AM and FM station is a very big opportunity for me to understand how programs came to life. When we visited these stations, it makes me feel excited and nervous of what's in store for me in the future. Right now, I am still unsure of what minor track to take but visiting different kinds of programs, a part of me wanted to pick the track which leads to producing such programs. However, from what I observed, I know that it is a big challenge for me to enter that kind of job.

When we visited The Buzz last Sunday, September 25, 2011, we were so nervous and excited at the same time. I always see this program on TV so it was a big pleasure for me to be an audience and see how it is being produced. Seeing how it was produced, I can say that it is another milestone in my life. Everyone panicked when the cameramen were not yet in their positions for they are about to go on air; it would be seen that every person in a production crew has a very significant job to fulfill. As a Mass Comm. student it is very important that I get exposed to such activities so when time comes, it would be easier for me to cope with whatever work I might have.

On the other hand, when we visited AM and FM stations, DZBB and Barangay LS 97.1, I never expected that these two stations are very different from each other. Barangay LS 97.1 has a very calm mood when we arrived. The DJs were done outlining their program for today so we just had a little chat with them. We found out that, depending on the program, like in our case, a DJ can just go off air for about 30mins. and still the program would run. Unlike the FM station, everyone needs to be always alert for they have news every after commercial. The announcer could not go offline for a long time, only between commercials. It was a pleasure seeing Arnold Clavio hosting a morning radio program, and I observed that they are good in terms of delivering news even without a camera.

Upon visiting all of these TV and radio stations, I can say that each one has a challenge which sometimes cannot be seen in the other field. TV for example, cannot live without a camera, and they have a lot of staff and crew to make a big show. On the other hand, an FM station only needs a DJ to make a program, cameras and a big production crew not required. AM stations would be in between these two types; news writers, and engineering crew required. To conclude this, I would consider working for TV, a stage manager or floor director would be fine. ^^, Though it is more difficult than doing a radio program, the challenge, adventure and thrill would make me feel so fulfilled, that even though I am not the one appearing on cam, without a production staff, a show would not be possible.


Blog entry written by: Annie Mae S. Dela Cruz

Radio and TV station hoppin'

Our choice for our radio station visit for AM we went to GMA's very own DZBB Super Radyo, and for FM we went to GMA's Baranggay LS 97.1FM.

Our visit was quick yet interesting, I learned so much more during our visit. AM  stations are more stressed than the FM ones, cause' in AM you gotta be alert and also the people whom you're working with needs to have a quick source of news especially when they're on air. Especially when there are breaking news they need to get that scoop fast. In FM we asked the DJ's (Dan) and (Liza) that the two of them arranges all, from putting the commercials on air, songs, answering requests and all it's all them in one room, and they just set everything until 30 mins is over they're back on air.

As for the TV show we watched The Buzz live

And we've got a chance to take a picture with two of the hosts' of the show; Toni and Charlene

Watching a live show was far of the best experience i've ever had seeing the studio where everything happens, seeing the people who worked extra hard to give the audience a good show and of course the celebrities which I only see at T.V. 

I felt very amazed and somehow excited on what I could be (maybe) after I graduate. I saw how everyone is busy before-during the show and feeling relieved after the show is finished.  During the commercial breaks the production staff quickly arranged the set and how they need to be alert on what the hosts' needs to say and when the camera needs to be focused at one of the hosts' 

As what I learned, radio shows are more fun yet stressful because in TV shows because in TV shows the scripts are already set and in radio shows everything is not scripted., so I think I would still love to work on T.V because I want to express my ideas and see it on the television after all the hard works, the greatest reward is seeing your work in television and seeing the viewers happy and contented.

The Buzz, DZBB and Barangay LS station visit

Every mass communication student's dream is to experience the real world of media. For the past two weeks we were able to get that opportunity. every chose which tv show, fm station, and am station to watch live and to observe. We chose d'buzz for the tv show. I think i saw how camera tricks, lightings, and set design made the whole show so big on tv screen. It is fun to be a live audience and see all the hosts talk in front of the camera. But it is quite disappointing that the live show featured many video clips that made us just turn our heads on the wide screen and wait. The fm station we visited was DZBB while for fm we had Barangay ls fm 97.1, there we saw Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Benjie Alejandro and other radio announcers. It's a great privilege to have seen how they work, how radio production goes. I think the hosts are more casual rather than in t.v. productions. If i were to choose between the two, i would still choose being on tv production, I think it more fun though stressful. And it has been my greatest dream to work for any of the two clashing networks which are GMA7 and ABS-CBN.

Blog entry written by : Tiffany Marie De Jesus

Radio and TV station visit

I only hear their voices streaming through the radio. While I browse through radio stations, I hear them report about the current events and play different songs of different genres. Not in my wildest dreams, have I ever imagined that I would see them on person. I was so stunned. We were wall hyped up to see how the radio production goes. We headed to GMA to visit Barangay ls.97.1 and DZBB for our am station. We saw Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Benjie Alejandro and all the other members and staff of the production. I got so amazed on how they work with the different technical and complicated stuff. The TV production on the other hand, we were all so lucky for the chance of having to visit The Buzz and see different TV personalities. We were all star trucked for they all look so professional and stunning especially KC Concepcion and Toni Gonzaga. I never thought I would see them on person, for I was only watching them before on my TV screen. I saw the scenes behind camera; I was so amazed to see the other perspective and view of TV, besides having to watch them on television. I witnessed the different lights, sounds and cameras all over the set. I can foresee myself working in one of the staff of neither network. I would prefer to be on TV stations for I would be exposed to different celebrities. HAHA. Aside from that I think TV production offers a whole new world full of enthusiasm and excitement.

Blog entry written by: Charmaine Perillo

First time experience added: ManilArt 2011 3rd Philippine International Art Fair

From the VillageArt Gallery, my most favorite painting from Manilart 2011

This artwork is my favorite among the other artworks in the exhibit. My reason for liking this artwork is that it made me look twice on it. At first, I saw a woman’s back, but then when I looked closely at the painting, it was indeed an optical illusion of a vase and a woman’s back. I got curious with the concept of the artist that is why I liked the artwork. It was even entitled Kaleidoscope Gentle Charm. For me, this might mean that a set of changing events in a woman’s life and I feel that every woman is connected with it.

A movie concept that I would wanted to make out of this is about a lady that is very naïve about reality for she never leaves her comfort zone. But as she moves forward, she faces trials that made her a better person only to find out that something is about to change her life more.

Sadly, I wasn't able to take note of the artist, but it is my second most favorite artwork

This second artwork is my second most favorite for I like the concept very much. Whenever I look at this artwork, it reminds me of my room. Yes, it is a mess every day. Every time I go home, I bring out my things and would have them in my bed scattered, then fix it before I sleep. The artwork makes me feel very comfortable. It is because even though my room is messy, this is still my comfort zone. In this place, I do not have to be someone else who is really not me; I just need to be myself.

Now I will make a movie out of this artwork, it would take the story of a woman who has a very complicated life like the one in the painting. Her life is simply a chaos, and everywhere she goes, she encounters a problem. But one day she will meet someone that would even maker her life more chaotic.


Blog entry written by: Annie Mae S. Dela Cruz

Manila Art 2011

It was my first time to attend the annual Manila Art (International Philippine Art Fair) and this year it was held at the NBC tent in The Fort, Taguig and luckily I was one of the people who gets to see different art galleries by our very own pinoy style of art.

And here is one of my favorite piece of artwork

A very pinoy piece, jeepney, I myself don't get it why I like this one so much, though this one is just a display next to a gigantic portrait yet this has caught my eyes. I love how the sculptor designed this as a very weird sort of style, well we all know here in the Philippines, we would often see a jeepney rolling the streets in different styles. For me, as what I could interpret this artwork, it's a free jeep, a jeep that has full of happy passengers who pays enough fare and all the passengers who would ride here are the happiest. 

If I were to be able to do a film and get this as a inspiration, the story would be about the drivers of fought through the streets of Manila just to survive their household and for being the heroes of our country, without these jeepney drivers probably half of Filipino whether a student or a worker would walk miles from where they live down to their destinations.

Among all the paintings I saw, this one was the coolest because when you look at it at first you'll get the vibe that you are with the boy at the pool, I really liked it after a minute of just looking at it, it's not that easy to paint something like this. And another thing why I liked this painting is because I remember myself way back my swimming lessons when I was still young like this boy, I feel like drowning everytime I attempt to swim one lap but then I see a light above that keeps me going, now I don't usually swim like an athlete but I still remember what I learned.


If this would be my inspiration in doing a film, I would love to do a story about learning how to swim, not only the sport itself but also the hardships and struggles you'll get in able to get at the last lap.And being able to be matured from all the experiences of athletes like this kid in the portrait does at the very beginning.


Blog entry written by : Quinlin Roxas