Signing Day Process- Reflect

In Finer Detail: This happened to be a huge learning process. While trying to manage all the interviews and extended footage of signing day and an educational environment, I was being taught the about the entire process these student athletes go through.


"It's a Process": Another process happens to be our production process. This took many hours in and out of class along with many scheduled appointments with Austin Hansen, Jay Novacek, and our very own counselor Angie Salava. Also many inputted hours for upside filming of the signing day and everything in between. Once we started going full speed, we were set on the thought that our project was looking great, however, we continuously needed more B-roll. We didn't plan enough in advance during the pre-production process. Throughout creating another story for the public eye,  Quen and I learned interesting information about the NCAA. Through the process, much was to be gained. Not necessarily from a journalistic aspect, but an educational one. I learned things constantly throughout my interviews about the signing process and all the fine details.


Gained: Technically, we were very prepared and had everything thrown together no problem. The only seemingly concernable detail was not having enough b-roll. Professionally, the teamwork is always there, the cooperation always is in place and the deadline was met. However, its not always a matter of deadlines, sometimes its a matter of quality.


Subject to Change: If I were to change something, I would figure out a filming schedule to catch him working out or in practice. I believe that aspect would have added a whole new element that most people would latch on to when watching the package. Nonetheless, the package was still solid overall. I would continue with the interview setups that we have mastered throughout many packages (Quen and I).


Much Learned, Thanks and Have a Good One: Overall, this package was a process that involved more in-touch knowledge with college signings. Definitely was more than content with the interviews, more so Austin's. I am slowly perfecting interviews now as a senior, but I will always be bettering myself, of course. If you can tell me you know how to make a perfect interview with compelling shots in all aspects, please show me. Quen and I are working on Mr. Trumpp currently as our latest project as well as a documentary short about the life of a wrestler.