I work in TV

Being the first job out of college, it's hard to comprehend being in a studio, working with well known producers, and getting coffee amongst other things.  

I'm sitting in the edit room right now deciphering what to make of what we did in re-shoots yesterday.  Who is to decide the look and the feel of the show or what to make of the hosts after research came in that there were just some unappealing aspects to the show.  

As I'm learning in the biz that if you show your face, a little bit of talent and competency, there's a good chance that you'll get work.  So there I was back in the studio on Saturday running rundowns, talking to the prompter, and ushering talent as a new script went to work.  

In describing the show, especially to anyone under the age of 30, I talk about a "Best Week Ever" PBS style, and now with a touch of Washington as partisan politics comes into play as the hosts discuss the issues.  It's interesting to be in the edit room where decisions are made and where executives milk out the details of everything from wording to graphics.  

You can view clips now online at www.yourweek.org  

* The above picture is from the shoot on Saturday, with Michelle and Rich at the table, with the Linn the stage manager in the shadows, and of course large green screens!

Amongst the craziness at WETA, I'm in the middle of unpacking boxes (or in denial of moving to Arlington) and working on a Tim Be Told music video.  Stay tuned, for an update on that!