Apprentices in Action
A Day in the Life of Our Students
Film Connection student
Vanessa Pazmino is surprising herself with just how naturally screenwriting is coming to her, thanks, in part, to her screenplay mentor:
I have had the opportunity each week for the last 4 weeks to have one-on-one, open dialogue, screenplay lecture with Ron Peterson…It’s really incredible how much better I feel my understanding of story structure has gotten in this short time…Ron has offered to help me see my screenplay through to the final act and will allow me to seek his advice in the future…He has given me a real sense of confidence for the future of my writing…
I honestly never thought I could write my own short film until I started speaking with Ron Peterson, film mentor Niko Brabham, and Elliot Campos [Academic Facilitator, RRFC]. I now believe I’ll be able to write a filmable feature length film. Choosing Film Connection has been the most rewarding decision of my life so far!”
Recording Connection student
Jacob Windsor who apprentices (externs) at Mix Master Pro Studios is picking up speed and proficiency fast. Plus, the real-world experience is helping him make plans for the future:
“This week was a major breakthrough when it comes to Pro-Tools! I’m starting to feel comfortable with using Pro Tools while recording an artist and while mixing my tracks. By ‘comfortable’ I mainly mean, I have a steady work flow and I’m able to use the beginner shortcut keys with ease…This week with my ‘at home studies’ when I wasn’t doing the book work, I was creating loops, finding new sounds, and making tracks to advertise my abilities on social media platforms. My friend and I are currently working on getting our own house closer to the studio so I’m very excited for when this all comes together. I plan to make my new room into more of a studio equipped room with a bed inside of it. That way, when I’m home I’ll still be in work mode and will hopefully increase my productivity…Next week “Plugins & Processing” can’t wait!”
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