posted: May. 16, 2009 | by:
Unlike last week, this week’s episode went very smoothly. Not that most shoots do not, but sometimes you get into a groove and things just work out. We didn’t have to be as mindful of the time nor did we rush any shots. We just got down to business, ploughed through it and had some laughs along the way. Laughter on set is of the utmost importance.
Most of the day involved poking fun at each other and ourselves. I proclaimed it remix day and scratched everything before saying it. I think I was the only one who actually participated in remix day, but it kept us amused. As an on camera host, getting your energy up for a shot can be difficult. The more you practice, the easier it gets. When I started working on camera, I had this trick where I would cackle in a ridiculous voice right before a shot, so that I was laughing at myself when we began to roll, and then deliver the line with a naturally upbeat energy. Today I wasn’t doing it on purpose but things kept cracking me up right before we rolled on a shot. Everyone on set (even Rob, the director) would look away so as not to burst out laughing and get me going again. Our stomachs got a serious work out.
The star of the shoot was Lola (the puppy), hands down. Luckily, on the day we’re featuring a piece on Doggy Grooming, so we had access to our mascot…or should I say, my co-host?
One of this week’s segments stuck out to our team. VJ JD Cohen’s piece on the surf culture in San Diego was a beautifully shot, dynamic piece that inspired us to hit the waves. Daisy, one of our crewmembers, surfs and contributed the beautiful board featured in our intro to JD’s piece. We were so inspired by JD’s shots of Nate surfing we spent all our down time talking about our own surfing experiences (I have only gone twice but love it). It wasn’t just JD’s gorgeous shots of the ocean that made this piece stand out. JD pulls a sick back flip as part of his intro…very creative! His piece is packed with sick beats, dynamic B Roll and natural interviews. His web cam interview with me was super fun as well. It definitely put surfing back on the top of my list. Thanks JD!
