Newscast #2 - Elisa Schwartzmiller - Spring 2020

Another newscast as producer has flown by once again. It is crazy how fast times goes. This week I felt kind of defeated. I made the same mistakes I made last time in writing my script and I was disappointed in myself. I need to pay attention, moral of the story. I need to sit down before I write and look at the common mistakes I make. The little unnecessary mistakes have to stop. After talking to Professor Dahlia, I know what needs to be changed and what I did wrong. Now its time to apply those corrections. I need to get better at copy editing and working on what the reporters turn in. I can’t fully trust in everyone because mistakes happen.

During the newscast I felt like my boothing has gotten so much better. I am focusing on the shots that are coming rather than being glued to my script. I still have some adjusting to do but overall I think it is some major progress. I felt like I was able to catch certain things before they happen and that is a big break through for me. I needed to pay attention to the angles, fly aways, crooked ties and when cameras need adjusted. I feel good about the newscast performance.

I am starting to stress though, we only have 2 more regular newscasts and then we have our specialty show. We have decided on a couple options but I need to pick one in the next week and that has me stressed out a little bit. There will be some major research in my 

future. Going forward I have another newscast and another script under my belt and that has me feeling somewhat confident but I still need to be on my ‘A-game’.

I still live by my motto “look good, feel good” and I my confidence in humor while I am being the “boss” is healthy. I like that I can be a friend but also respected, it feels good. I love this every step of the way and I am so grateful every time I walk into the studio. It makes my dreams feel more obtainable.