Upon reading Careers in Media, it
put things in perspective that I was not too sure on. What I was stuck on most
was how I should go about planning for my next step. Sometimes I feel like the
net can be so over-saturated with websites and information on what I need to do
that it can get a little overwhelming at times. However, the book helped in how
I can focus more on the details of my plan.
So far my
internship has been a great experience. I’ve been able to season my editing
techniques, and have learned how to shoot for documentary-style editing. I’ve
gotten to use different camera equipment that I have never gotten to get my
hands on. There I’m allowed my space without the pressure of micro management,
or time restraints. However, in being there these past couple of weeks, I’ve
learned that I’m looking for something that will challenge my creativity more.
Working shows like “Marc Jacobs” is fun, but there isn’t anything challenging
for me personally. I have learned with this internship that I would like my future
job to have importance and meaning. Although my supervisor has mentioned that
he will keep me on for freelance work, which I think is great.
My next
step is to get started on my website which can feature my work to future
employers. Thankfully, my supervisor has a session set just for that where he
will help me in designing this. Before
I leave this particular position, I am trying to get, along with my website
being done, some contacts and connections that might help me in the future. I
will be looking for production assistant positions as well as video editing
positions. I am not a huge fan of
imagining myself working as a video editor, but this is likely the best place
to start in a company. There are companies that do short documentary and sound
projects such as Q Department Studios that I have been interested in. Companies
like that I have found on sights such as LinkdIn and ProductionHub.com. Both
excellent sources that not only give job listings but also give valid
information on the company. Glassdoor has helped as well in letting me know if
I’m a right fit for each company I have researched.
By the end
of this semester, I plan on having many applications already submitted. I will
be keeping in touch with my current supervisor for me to do some freelance work
for his various projects. Hopefully, if his food-network idea comes to
fruition, I will be a major asset on that team.
Best of luck to all.
Steven,
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have a lot of completed projects under your belt. I agree that the most important thing for you to do right now is create an online portfolio (website/blog). Wix.com is an amazing place to start! The blogosphere is really so incredibly big that you never know who may come across your work. I know so many people who became well-known just from internet fame. Spread your work over as many social media platforms as you can.
You mentioned that you don't really see yourself as a video editor but that's where you may have to start. I completely understand the feeling of wanting to jump straight into the actual position you really want, but we've all grown close to the truth that that is pretty much impossible. All of us, no matter what we want to do and what field we want to go into, must start from the very bottom.
I wish you lots of luck in your future, creative endeavors!