Greetings all!
I sit here a few weeks after posting my first story on this blog, feeling accomplished and ready to start up another project.
Although I am just starting to get back into the brainstorming process, I feel as if I am a little stumped in terms of ideas. Sometimes there are just so many things going on that I can barely focus on what trends I want to cover. Also, there seems to be an abundance of events going on in the Delmarva area however, I feel as if my mind isn't working the way it wants to.
One of the challenges with this project is finding the time to generate a brilliant pitch. The pitch is one of the most crucial steps in the creation process, because it becomes the backbone of your piece. Without a great idea, the entire foundation collapses due to a lack of direction. Something to consider is starting from a small detail and relating it to the bigger picture.
With this in mind, I sit here pondering what my next idea could possibly be. I must set goals in order to achieve the desired outcome, which essentially is an incredible trend story. Generally speaking, I want to cover a topic that is popular but not something that everyone gets involved with. As much as I admire a trend that everyone follows, I would like to see some more instances of leaders and game-changers.
In terms of logistics, another goal of mine is to get more fitting B-roll for the story that I'm covering. It is not fitting to see clips of people at an eatery when the story is about fashion trends. I made a few errors in my last piece in that particular region, but I am determined to make more relevance to the story and capture the attention of the viewer.
My following piece is going to be something that encourages people to do something. I know too many people who don't take advantage of the resources all around them that they might not be aware of. One of my goals is to make those resources stand out and showcase their specialties so that people could be inspired to participate or get involved. Television and websites are popular mediums nowadays and it would seem like a simple way to aim at viewers who use these mediums often.
A few weeks ago, I started this blog with a detailed account of the Job Search Center at the Wicomico Public Library. This time around, I will hopefully find an idea based on the goals that I set for myself. With all the stresses of life around us, it is important to take a moment and analyze what we truly want to accomplish in order to discover our true callings.
What will my next story be about? Check back in a couple weeks to find out. Also, feel free to add input on what you want to see covered in this blog.
Until then, see you later!
