I love TV. Well that's no surprise, if you know me or read my blog. My kids love TV too. Once again no surprise there. My brother makes TV. A fact that REALLY impresses my kids. It just doesn't matter how many images of my work are published, or what 'fabulous' new creations I may come up with, I'll never beat my brother in my children's eyes. TV rules - OK!
Well I don't make TV but being on TV may be the next best thing. As far as my kids are concerned anyway. Today I had a camera pointed at me, and the stuff I make, for about three hours. Fun stuff - no! But the crew were nice. Anyway I always say yes to publicity because it's central to developing a profile. Though I often freak out about the reality of it afterwards. Putting yourself out there in front of the media is just part of the deal. I think I don't always have to like it, but I do have to do it.
It does help having an editor in the family. I sort of focus on that process during interviews. I know a 3 hour shoot is going to end up as 4/5 minutes of actual footage. I guess I have to do or say something watchable during that time. Right? Although in TV land 4/5 minutes is a rather long time...!
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2 comments:
Congrats on the TV coverage - please let us know when you're going to air (hope we haven't missed it already)!
Yeah, the publicity / media stuff is scary - I shy away from it, I admit, and probably miss out on opportunities as a result :/
Practice makes perfect, or something like that. I agree it is pretty scary.
I'll let you know. You are sweet for asking!
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