Florida Trip

This past week, March 18-22, RHAM's Video Production Club attended the 2009 STN (Student Television Network) Film Convention in Orlando, Florida. The 9 students and 2 teachers flew down to Orlando on Wednesday the 18th and checked into the Rosen Plaza Hotel where the convention was being held.

During the day Thursday and Friday the students and teachers attended sessions that covered everything in the film industry from creating a news package, to anchoring tips, to why making a storyboard is crucial to success. Everyone attending had the opportunity to meet professionals such as John Roberts from CNN and Chet Thomas, a co-founder for Independent Student Media (ISM). These different sessions gave insight to the students about what it is like to produce a daily news show and the ins and outs of making a captivating film.

Overall the convention was a hit. The students and teachers got to meet new people from all over the United States that share the love of journalism and film. Junior Brian Steiner said, "It was a great learning experience and I'd love to go again."

The last two days the group was in Florida was a relaxing period spent in Disney World.