I'm still missing the STN Convention. I always wake up thinking that my roommates are still next to me. I'll really miss going with the CKTV Ohana. I hope everyone in the next years have a blast. But you'll need some advice.
First off, if you are in editor in your competition or Sweet Sixteen remember never to panic. When you panic your work quality isn't as good and it causes others to panic because YOU'RE the editor. If somethings wrong and you panic, then everyone else will panic. So stay calm and keep working hard to make the deadline. Don't fool around and stay focused. If you stay focused and try hard you can result in terrific work and have it turned in on time. That is key!
Another piece of advice is to sit down with your group members and plan out everything. Don't just think of a news story or song and go out and shoot it like a chicken without a head. Take at least 15 to sit down and discuss the things that you need and how you'll find it. No planning could end up with a messy final product, and you don't want that do you? I've learned those kinds of things the hard way. Be smart and plan things out.
A final piece of advice for you would be to always use teamwork. Even if you don't have a lot in common with people or you don't get along with them you need to try and work things out so that you can get your work done. Fighting and drama will cause time wasting. Time is precious especially at the Convention and you don't want to be wasting it. Another thing that could happen is you have one idea that you think is good and another teammate has another idea that they think is good. Instead of arguing and going separate ways to film your b-roll and story why not put them together and compromise. It's simple things like that that will help you succeed.
I've been in media for 3 years. I've learned a lot through the years. As you progress in media you'll learn lessons about media and life. Media will change your life as it has changed mine. So listen and pay attention and try hard and you shall succeed. Congrats to everyone who one a competition at STN 2014. Hope whoever goes back can bring home some trophies next year!
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