Friday, April 19, 2013

A most newsworthy day

What an incredible day to finish an internship. News about the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect dominates the homepage of the Baltimore Sun's website and plays constantly on CNN. I got a chance to contribute to the coverage by editing this video package. Yvonne Wenger interviewed Boston residents visiting a makeshift memorial at Boylston and Berkley streets, which were essentially deserted during the city lockdown.



Being in the newsroom during times like these is fascinating. Everyone huddles around the TVs when one of the uncles speaks. They share information at their desks but also have water cooler-like chats about the news and its coverage.

I've been following the story on a CNN live stream and Boston police scanners. I grew up in Montgomery Village and I am familiar with the area where the uncles live, so it is especially intriguing for me to imagine the media circus that unfolded in the tiny town.

I will write a wrap-up of my internship in the next week, maybe on Wednesday when I realize I don't have to be anywhere from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day!

Friday, April 12, 2013

Appalachian Spring and Super Heroes and Squirrels!

Here is the post you've all been waiting for: the Appalachian Spring video! Tonight is the premiere of the ballet at the Baltimore School for the Arts and the show is completely sold out. My coworker, Dana, and I are going to try to get in anyway. For those of you planning to attend and those who won't make it, this video hopefully captures the experience!



Here's Tim Smith's article about the production.

I'm also checking off names on my unofficial "Maryland celebrities I've met" list. Last Friday I filmed an editorial board interview with Baltimore City State's Attorney Greg Bernstein. On Wednesday I filmed another editorial board interview, this time with Governor Martin O'Malley. It was an awesome experience to meet the governor and listen to his opinions on Title IX, gun control and his possible presidential campaign. You can see clips from the interview on this week's video page.

I also finished one of my last video projects as a Baltimore Sun intern. Before spring break I pitched the idea for a video highlighting the "ZAP! POW! BAM! The Super hero" exhibit at the Jewish Museum of Maryland. I enjoyed visiting the exhibit. With a bit of help from one of my supervisors, Chris, you can actually see Mark Pinkert, who was previously shrouded in shadow (Confused? Just watch it).




And today I edited a video about squirrels. I don't think any embellishment is necessary. Enjoy!


Friday, April 5, 2013

Opening Day at Oriole Park!

Today I joined the throngs of fans at Camden Yards as they celebrated Opening Day.

Fans decked out in orange and black attire came out in droves on this beautiful Friday, even if they didn't have a ticket to the game.

I met a roller-skating saxophonist who dressed up like an oriole (and made plenty of money performing on the sidewalk), a man who dyed his beard orange, two Orioles luchadors, and a guy with a tattoo that proves he bleeds orange and black.

Check out the colorful faces of Opening Day!


And here's the link to the video.

Next week I'll be able to share a few more projects I've been working on, including the Appalachian Spring video and the Zap! Pow! Bam! superhero exhibit at the Jewish Museum of Maryland.