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Dhruv Patel5403 Longhorn Trail Mississauga, Ontario
Dhruv [email protected]
9/5/2016
Dear Employer,
This form is in regards to my hours and service to Rogers Television from the period of July 2016-September 2016. This includes the date, positions, hours, shows, and producers in charge:
Date Position Hours Served Show ProducerJuly 14th, 2016 Camera
Operator11:30am-3:30pm
ItalFest Preview Fraser Toms
July 15th, 2016 Audio Mixer 3:30pm- 6:30pm
Night Time Ry Howitt
July 19th 2016 Audio Mixer 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Single in the City
Stephanie Caramanico
Aug 1st, 2016 Camera Operator
3:30pm- 5:00pm
Everything but Hockey
Ryan Dunn
Aug 5th, 2016 Graphics & VTR Operator
3:30pm – 6pm Night Time Ry Howitt
Aug 8th, 2016 Graphics Operator
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Everything but Hockey
Ry Howitt
Aug 11th, 2016 Camera Operator
3:30pm – 8:30pm
Insauga (Live Mobile Show)
James Rasile
Aug 15th, 2016 Graphics Operator
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Everything but Hockey
Ryan Dunn
Aug 18th, 2016 RAX (Shadowing)
3:30pm – 8:30pm
Insauga (Live Mobile Show)
James Rasile
Aug 19th, 2016 Camera Operator
3:30pm – 6pm Night Time Ry Howitt
Aug 22nd, 2016 Switcher 3:30pm – 5pm Everything but Hockey
Ryan Dunn
Aug 25th, 2016 Handheld Camera Operator & Cable Wrangler
3:30pm – 8:30pm
Insauga (Live Mobile Show)
James Rasile
Aug 27th, 2016 Handheld Camera Operator & Audio Mixer
2pm- 11pm BattleArts Wresting (Live Mobile Show)
Ry Howitt
Aug 29th, 2016 Graphics Operator
3:30pm – 5pm Peel Sports Ryan Dunn
Sep 2nd, 2016 Camera Operator
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Kitty Talk Joanne Davis
Sep 9th, 2016 Audio Mixer 3:30pm – 6pm Night Time Ry Howitt
The following is hours on training:
Date Type of Training HoursJuly 11th Studio Production 6:00pm -8:00pmJuly 26th,28th Mobile Production 7:00pm – 10:00pmAug 3rd ENG Live Interviewing 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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The following paragraphs include my experience at Rogers TV:
During my summer internship at Rogers TV, I was able to experience everything from the rigorous aspects of fast-paced television, to the importance of every position on set.
My responsibilities as an intern included doing more than just one position on a show, but it was also to know everything that happens in the studio. This primarily included the design setup for the show, and making sure that the cameras are locked, and setup for the right shot. Making sure all the necessary cables (BNC, CamLock, XLR, & extension cables) are in place, and having to move large props was another prerequisite. Minor details such as positioning smaller lights, getting water for the guests and hosts, and having to confirm possible problems with the producers was another absolute necessity.
As a cameraman, knowing key terms, and having free control of the camera is essential in order for the show to work. I was able to learn how to frame a variety of shots, and learn the abbreviations used by producers.
As an audio mixer, I learned how to put on/set up and test microphone transmitters and IFB earpieces. During shows, I learned the timing for controlling faders and learned how to operate a mixer board.
As a graphics operator, retrieving the crew call list for everyone on show/guest for all segments was something that had to be done for the credits. During the show, knowing the timing for when to put up a name was very important. Names could only be put under certain circumstances. Ex. Can’t be done under two shot, but rather on a single profile that is long enough for the title to be put.
Being the technical director/vision mixer for a show involves having to switch in between cameras. In the one chance I was able to direct, I learned how to signal cameraman to ready shots, and learned how to use a visual mixer.
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In live mobile productions I was mainly there as a stationed cameraman, who would setup cameras, tripods, and connect cables. However, in some cases I had to control the cables as a wrangler for the person who was handheld. In another scenario with a shortage of crew, I was a handheld camera operator for a wrestling tournament. I learned how to control, balance, and move with a heavy camera.
During my few months at Rogers TV I have experienced a lot from when I started, but every time I go to a show, I still find myself learning more and more. Confidently I have grasped that television is more than just the director/producers, it is comprised of a team effort, and can be only be done under a highly skilled and motivated team.
If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to contact my supervisor/production coordinator, Stephanie Caramanico at [email protected] for further inquiries.
Warm regards,
Dhruv Patel
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