Firstly, I apologize for not being in the perfect mood to write a decent evaluation – and for not following whatever structure there is in writing an evaluation, and not writing academically. I presume that evaluations do not necessarily follow scholarly mien but provide as a venue for an evaluator’s opinion no matter how crazy it sounds. I’m guessing that you might be tired of hearing the same things over the same evaluations seeing as how many papers you might have been reading or might have read before dashing into this one you’re currently holding. I’ll inject humor when it hits me. This time I’ll stay very frank and write what free-flows in my mind. Wherever my story goes, I’ll promise to still put up with my evaluation. Thank you.
Allow me to start it with the slightest contempt of media existent in the country. I did not believe in the strengths of both the giant networks we have today: ABSCBN2 and GMA7. I always thought that the creative juice was lacking and that the originality does not spring remotely. We’ve always had our show’s counterparts with that of the international scene. Or at the very least, we all root from the same ideas they have produced. Inevitably, I’d compare the kind of media present in the Philippines with that of Hollywood’s best. All sorts of negativities overflow, overshadowing the successes and possibly positive commentaries there may be present. I cannot blame my mom for prohibiting me watching Tagalog shows when I was seemingly 7 or 8 year old tot. I was so exposed to what they produce internationally that when I decided to finally indulge myself to local media products when I grew older, I went disappointed.
Taking up a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts in college and specializing in Media made me fairly understand the goings-on of the trend in the industry. Talking to people who are directly in connection with the industry made me change my views and see the world of media on a better perspective. Historical knowledge played a vital role in changing my rusty view on Philippine cinema, Philippine shows, etc.
The studio tour was not everything I expected it to be, but it reached my expectations, to say the least. It was amazing getting a glimpse of the new classroom we’d soon move into after donning our togas on graduation day. As early as now, the exposure to the different technicalities of Mass Media (in the tour) lightened my notion on how can we effectively maximize the lessons and lectures we’re currently having to inculcate to the industry we long to be in.
Of expectations (or what I may suggest for future studio tours, for future COMM101 students)
Like most, I was looking forward to seeing an actual shooting. Not that I have not yet seen an actual shooting, but I figured it would be nicer to see one while having all the COMM101 lectures fresh in my head. That way, we can already picture and materialize how one medium works and its effects to the whole shoot.
Another thing, I was hoping to visit every studio to compare how they utilize it for certain shows. There must also be that one-on-one contact/experience of shooting shows like the tour guide could have at least make us view the cameras they are using so we would know how it would look like when viewing a wide-angled one than on the other that does not sport the same thing.
It could have been better if we also witnessed how they use the chroma-board and chroma-cloth for diversifying backgrounds especially for action scenes.
These are just little add-ons to perfect the tour.
Of the satisfaction and happiness (or what may have ticked our spirits during the tour)
Of course it’s not at all bad. The tour was actually great! Add to that the fact that the whole class was able to see the different sections of a studio and was able to get to know newlyfound discoveries which shocked and amazed us. Add to that the little trivias that excited us (such as knowing the meaning of ABSCBN’s logos, and the words that stand for ABSCBN). We love how it was diversifying and liberating to finally dig deep with our course subjects through the help
of the tour. Frankly, that (the tour) gave me second thoughts on shifting to International Studies! So I could not have been anymore thankful because of that.
And maybe, just maybe, the ladies in my class surely loved a glimpse of the cute tour guide we later on knew as Joshua Perez. Actually, he helped – A GREAT DEAL – to catch the attention and make everyone attentive on his short, updated, and sensible lectures. Especially, with the ladies in my class (pun intended).
My pickings
I highly recommend people who have the same course as I do to do the same. The whole familiarity is just priceless. And oh, by the way, it would not have been possible without my professor spearheading this studio tour. We surely owe you one!
Last note..
Probably the best-est thing above it all is the fact that we all enjoyed, bonded, and became much closer. I never thought it would all be this crazily fun. And it was.
Allow me to start it with the slightest contempt of media existent in the country. I did not believe in the strengths of both the giant networks we have today: ABSCBN2 and GMA7. I always thought that the creative juice was lacking and that the originality does not spring remotely. We’ve always had our show’s counterparts with that of the international scene. Or at the very least, we all root from the same ideas they have produced. Inevitably, I’d compare the kind of media present in the Philippines with that of Hollywood’s best. All sorts of negativities overflow, overshadowing the successes and possibly positive commentaries there may be present. I cannot blame my mom for prohibiting me watching Tagalog shows when I was seemingly 7 or 8 year old tot. I was so exposed to what they produce internationally that when I decided to finally indulge myself to local media products when I grew older, I went disappointed.
Taking up a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts in college and specializing in Media made me fairly understand the goings-on of the trend in the industry. Talking to people who are directly in connection with the industry made me change my views and see the world of media on a better perspective. Historical knowledge played a vital role in changing my rusty view on Philippine cinema, Philippine shows, etc.
The studio tour was not everything I expected it to be, but it reached my expectations, to say the least. It was amazing getting a glimpse of the new classroom we’d soon move into after donning our togas on graduation day. As early as now, the exposure to the different technicalities of Mass Media (in the tour) lightened my notion on how can we effectively maximize the lessons and lectures we’re currently having to inculcate to the industry we long to be in.
Of expectations (or what I may suggest for future studio tours, for future COMM101 students)
Like most, I was looking forward to seeing an actual shooting. Not that I have not yet seen an actual shooting, but I figured it would be nicer to see one while having all the COMM101 lectures fresh in my head. That way, we can already picture and materialize how one medium works and its effects to the whole shoot.
Another thing, I was hoping to visit every studio to compare how they utilize it for certain shows. There must also be that one-on-one contact/experience of shooting shows like the tour guide could have at least make us view the cameras they are using so we would know how it would look like when viewing a wide-angled one than on the other that does not sport the same thing.
It could have been better if we also witnessed how they use the chroma-board and chroma-cloth for diversifying backgrounds especially for action scenes.
These are just little add-ons to perfect the tour.
Of the satisfaction and happiness (or what may have ticked our spirits during the tour)
Of course it’s not at all bad. The tour was actually great! Add to that the fact that the whole class was able to see the different sections of a studio and was able to get to know newlyfound discoveries which shocked and amazed us. Add to that the little trivias that excited us (such as knowing the meaning of ABSCBN’s logos, and the words that stand for ABSCBN). We love how it was diversifying and liberating to finally dig deep with our course subjects through the help
of the tour. Frankly, that (the tour) gave me second thoughts on shifting to International Studies! So I could not have been anymore thankful because of that.And maybe, just maybe, the ladies in my class surely loved a glimpse of the cute tour guide we later on knew as Joshua Perez. Actually, he helped – A GREAT DEAL – to catch the attention and make everyone attentive on his short, updated, and sensible lectures. Especially, with the ladies in my class (pun intended).
My pickings
I highly recommend people who have the same course as I do to do the same. The whole familiarity is just priceless. And oh, by the way, it would not have been possible without my professor spearheading this studio tour. We surely owe you one!
Last note..
Probably the best-est thing above it all is the fact that we all enjoyed, bonded, and became much closer. I never thought it would all be this crazily fun. And it was.
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