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
