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Issue #28 – Apprentices in Action
by L. Swift and Jeff McQ
Back in June, Film Connection apprentice Timi Gray had the amazing opportunity to go on a week-long trip in Newark, NJ with her mentor, George Stover of Adventure Productions in Baltimore, MD, to shoot for a children’s show called AquaKids. As a new apprentice without much experience, Timi was understandably nervous. “In the beginning I had butterflies in my stomach because I had no idea what to expect,” she says. “I was so afraid of not being able to catch on to the tasks that would be assigned to me. However, as the journey began I soon learned I had no need for any anxieties. George Stover is the absolute best, fun loving, professional I’ve ever worked with…He treats me with such gentleness as he introduces me to various tasks.”
Timi says that not only George, but also his team members and staff on the shoot and back at the studio, were very helpful and accepting of her as she learned the ropes. “Each day was filled with adventure and I was in awe at everything I was doing and learning,” she says. “George had me to stay close to him as he explained how to take shots, how to take B-roll, how to handle each piece of equipment, and just watch as he directed each person. George made learning fun and easy because no matter how many times I asked questions or when I didn’t know something, he was always gentle and patient.”
With this patient approach, it didn’t take long for Timi to begin overcoming her lack of knowledge and experience. “George began to focus more on allowing me to take charge of the assignments I was given which allowed me to become more independent and not have him to show me things all the time,” says Timi. “Once I learned his style, I was able to anticipate what he needed without him having to ask me.”
Since returning to Baltimore after the Newark trip, Timi has continued to learn and grow, spending two days a week in the studio. Additionally, because she was such a big help on the last shoot, George has invited her to join the team for another shoot in Connecticut!
“I haven’t even been in the program very long, and already I’m learning so much!” she says. “Film school is the best thing that has happened to me concerning my creative gift!”
Way to go, Timi!
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