Apprentices in Action
FC apprentice Joe Paciotti filming @ “The Troc” in Philadelphia, PA
Film Connection student
Joe Paciotti (Philadelphia, PA) recently picked up a freelance filming gig at Philly’s
Trocadero Theatre (a.k.a., “The Troc”) through a connection he made through the program!
“[They were] looking for a DP to cover the event,” says Joe.
“Doug asked if I would be interested, knowing that I have my very own camera and lighting from my own film business…I jumped right on the opportunity.” He filmed interviews and goings-on for a showcase/awards show called “Night of Short Films.” Way to go, Joe!
RC apprentice Kristin Staub
From her very first day in the program with mentor
Edwin Ramos, Recording Connection apprentice
Kristin Staub (Brookfield, CT) is already learning about the business of making music!
“I actually had some firsthand experience watching him work with an artist and create a master version of her songs for potential radio stations and broadcasts to air,” she says.
“I also had my first experience with how ADSR works in certain parts of the song in order to help with some of the transitions. It actually does make a big difference.”
FC apprentice Victor Brian Smith
, Film Connection apprentice in Athens, GA, recently worked through a professional casting session. He says,
“Definitely an eye opener to what I’m getting into in my career. I was able to experience what it’s like to do casting interviews and casting auditions. Video shooting live from different angles and using different lens and cameras, I was able to use a variety of equipment and got to play with the cameras and record some footage… Excited to be able to experience these different scenarios where everything is knowledge.”
