Posts

     A trip through music history paired with the understanding of radio, professional lighting, and audio techniques was the focus of a special field trip to the studios of KUZZ Radio and Buck Owens Crystal Palace.  

 

Video Production students started their adventure learning from popular radio personalities Casey McBride and Brent Michaels as they discussed technology, audio engineering, and the inner workings of one of the most popular radio stations in our area.

After the station tour, students met up with Jim Shaw, an original band member of the late Buck Owens' band, the Buckaroos. Shaw gave a tour of the Crystal Palace, audio booth and professional lighting systems that have enhanced the performances of some of the most popular country music artists in the nation during their local concerts on the stage at the Crystal Palace.

 

     "The first time stepping foot into the Crystal Palace, paired with audio and video tech made it a memorable trip." - Andres Lopez, Video Production

 

Shaw also told students about opportunities in the fields of lighting and audio in the entertainment industry, while pointing out decades of memorabilia on site and educating students on the history and impact of "The Bakersfield Sound."

 

 

 

 

 

 

     The Sports Medicine program at ROC worked on a special project with Video Production students by collaborating on their final exams this semester. Sports Medicine did extensive research and prepared content on a variety of health issues.

 

Video Production took their ideas and brought them to life through short films, corporate style videos, skits, and talk show formats and completed the filming, producing, and editing of the projects. Topics included recognizing and treating heat illness, concussions, and eating disorders.

 

Not only did this project develop communication skills and the importance of deadlines for both groups, but it also allowed programs at ROC to work together, learn about their different career pathways, and test their creativity! 

 

     "I think my favorite project this year was the Sports Medicine collaboration because of the sort of pressure you get trying to make the best video for the client. Making the clients' vision come true was amazing in many ways." Leo Blancarte Serrano, Video Production

The grand finale was a group showing of the projects along with a very popular blooper reel created by the students.