Behind the Lens

For my initial blog, I feel I should briefly introduce myself; being a newcomer to the “blogosphere”, I am unsure of the customs and etiquette. I am an urban aboriginal television production student from Halifax, NS working part-time for a local TV station. Although it took me many years to realize it, I discovered that the television industry, specifically videography, is a great passion of mine. I’ve always been a storyteller, of sorts, but to create a story for TV; to shape it from beginning to end; striving for perfection in a dynamic and fast-paced environment is exciting and fulfilling.

After high school, some university and travelling, I still had no idea what I wanted to do for a living. When I found myself at an employment program faced with that very question to determine my summer placement, I said television. I don’t know what made me say it, but upon reflection, was one of those watershed moments that altered the course of my life from that moment on.

They were able to accommodate me in the form of a job placement at the local community TV station. Evidently impressing them with my work ethic and skills, they hired me for a 1 year paid intern. I gained valuable expertise and experience during my tenure. As the end of my internship neared, my boss strongly encouraged me to apply to the Radio & Television Arts program at the recently completed NSCC Waterfront campus.

Following a successful first year, I was placed at a local TV station for a required internship. I was again hired as a part-time employee and worked full-time hours all summer. Now that I’ve begun my second, and final, year at NSCC, I will work weekends, holidays, etc.

After reading several blogs about various subjects, such as politics, sports and entertainment, I realized there are experts and amateurs alike in the “blogosphere”. Yet, the one thing they all have in common was a passion for what they are talking about. So, I’ve decided, over the next several weeks and months, to chronicle my own passion – namely, videography. I will write about my experiences and adventures shooting stories for my local TV station, and maybe for my school assignments. There will be insight and humor; realism and idealism. And if anyone can gain any benefit from these tales, I will feel like I’ve done my job.
Sincerely,

James Robinson.