Media Intern
Kenny
Experience Information
Employer: TennisDrills.TV
Job Title: Film/Editor/File Manager
Major: Film & Video
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Jorge Capestany is the head master tennis pro and manager at Hope College Dewitt Tennis Center. He runs the Hope College Summer Tennis Academy and also runs his own tennis drills website tennisdrills.tv which has over 1000 tennis drills related videos.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
I filmed various amounts of footage of the students as they played tennis against each other and were engaged in other tennis drills. After filming, I also edited the footage, making promotional videos for next years camp and other various videos that the organization can use for various purposes. I also filmed over 100 drills for tennisdrills.tv and edited them to be put on his website.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
I gained more experience using the camera and editing footage from two different angles. I also gained more experience editing footage. I also learned what it takes to run a successful business.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part was the different people that I met and all the experience that I have gained in the various aspects of the internship.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
Since completing this internship, I have been asked back and have a very good chance of becoming a full-time employee of this company.