I had a totally new experience today: I was in a "real" photo shoot. I'm talking 8 AM till 5 PM (with catered breakfast/snacks & lunch). There were words used frequently like "action" & "cut."
There were big pieces of equipment, & cords running everywhere, & people everywhere, & lots of waiting for the next "take."
It gave me a new appreciation for what goes into aTV commercial
Several scenes were shot in a kitchen, & each item on the counter had to be arranged & rearranged. The lighting had to be just right, & big white screens on tall tripods combined with lots of natural light gave the desired effect.
Mid afternoon we even changed "shoot locations", from a home setting to the airport. With a cast of 4, we chatted in an impromptu way, having the same conversation each time we did another take.
All of the filming crew were so nice & so professional; make-up artist, photographers, cinematographers, creative director, director of photography, producer, grips, etc. These were real professionals! And they were working with four amateurs... But they were so patient & so helpful. They all donated their time & talent for this full day of filming.
The shoot was for a public service announcement for the USO. Each year this group chooses a "cause/charity" for which they donate a full day of shooting to create a PSA. This time it was the USO. They will create different segments (15 second, 30 second, 60 second) & an ad (shot with stills) for publications.
It was fun & a neat learning opportunity. I'm thankful to have been a part of it. Am I ready to start a new career?.... Probably not.
10 comments:
oh you just made me miss my marketing days! the whole production sounded like so much FUN. i know it's a ton of work, but it's just so fun!
glad you got to take part in a new experience. may i have your autograph? ;)
- TZ
What fun for a day!
Oh, my good friend is a moovie starr! I know you had fun because you have fun wherever you are! What a wonderful service. Hope to see some of these ads. dixie
That sounds like SO much fun!! What a full day! I hope I get to see these!!
That is SO cool!
How funny - my security word for this comment is: "actin" - southern way of saying what you did today!
That sounds great! Now, will they be showing on TV around here? If so I need your autograph , ma'am.... :)
Can I have your autograph?
Get in line, people, I'm her new manager
If the finished product is available for viewing you have to let us know!
You know I'm a big fan of the USO!!
So fun! Can't wait to see the final pictures!
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