“Zero”

Inspired by a comic strip from Overheard at UP by Jesie Castro.

Producers: Clara Rosales and Lily Tabanera
Director & Writer: Lily Tabanera
Director of Photography: Clara Rosales
Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre
Type of Production: Visual Storytelling (Comic Strip)
TRT: 01m 42s

Videography (BC 144)
1st Semester, AY 2016-2017
University of the Philippines Diliman
Department of Broadcast Communication
College of Mass Communication

August 31st to September 2nd were the days of a plethora of firsts.

It was the first day of my internship. Nothing compared with my excitement during that time because at last, I would get to taste the experience of ‘actual work’. No regrets for being absent in three of my classes. As they say, experience is the best teacher. 😉

It was also my first time to have 3am as a call time, or ‘pull out’ (I think that’s a legit TV production jargon; I am going to use it from now on). And I realized that it is how legitimate TV productions roll. Thinking about the 3am pull out made me tired already, but I knew I wanted this. Besides, I know my life would be like this after graduation.

Kuya Ernie picked me up at GT Toyota, and went straight to Atimonan, Quezon. It was a three-hour drive through snake-like roads. It was a good thing my motion sickness did not get to me while on the road!

It was my first time in Atimonan, and being in the province was a breather from my life in the city. The first location was in a pantalan (pier/wharf), and it had the clearest waters I have ever seen. We arrived there at around 6:30am, so the sun was still friendly. But it was predictable that it would be scorching hot during the later hours.

Before the shoot proper, the whole staff and crew had breakfast. Sir Raz introduced me to Ma’am Lindsay (the executive producer), Ma’am Anne (I guess she is the EP-in-training), and Ate Emi, Ate Alyssa, and Ate Steph (production assistants). I was not able to take photos with them because I was still shy, but I promise to take some next time!

The shoot commenced soon after the artistas, which were Diego Loyzaga and Sofia Andres (sadly, no photos with them, because I realized I was awkward around beautiful people), finished preparing their makeup and costumes. And as predicted, the pantalan was now incomparably hot. It was as if the pantalan was a huge ihawan and we were the food being grilled.

I was indeed grilled. I got really bad sunburn and my skin got awfully tanned. It was another first for me, and I learned my lesson to always wear sunscreen, long sleeves, and pants during the shoot.

It can be obviously deduced from the episode’s title that the pantalan played a major role in the production. Basically, the two protagonists, the best friends turned lovers, always use the pantalan as their rendezvous, as the place where they always go back to. The pantalan was a metaphor for their relationship. And to give justice to the significance of the pantalan in the story, the whole day was spent at the pantalan for the shooting.

The whole staff and crew made ‘baklas’ and transferred to another location at around 12 am. I could see the life draining out of all the staff and crew members, but still they kept going. Some of them, of course, try to sleep whenever they had the chance to do so.

Day 2 of the production came, and the location was in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. In my opinion, this was the most challenging day, especially the part when Jerome (Diego’s character, had to chase after Rosel (Sofia’s character), while she is riding the bus. Jerome had to use a bike, and for a more dramatic scenario, the rain effect was used. The most difficult part for me was the crowd control, given the fact that the artistas were kind of famous, and also the fact that the shoot would cause traffic. But, it was pulled off.

Later that night was relatively a chill ambiance. Maybe it was because of the location, which was extremely quiet and relaxing. I met more artistas that night: Eric Fructuoso, Daisy Reyes, Gem Ramos, and Bryan Termulo

Day 3 and the last day of the shoot came. I was very excited for the shoot to finish, partly because I was already tried (though all I did was to ID and observe and ask some questions about the production process). What amazed me the most in this day was the part when, through the help of the Lights Team, was able to trick the TV audiences into thinking that the setting was during the day, when in fact it shot at night.

I also did not expect that the ‘high school alumni homecoming’ scene would take how many hours to shoot. There, I realized how hard it is to shoot a very emotional scene, because it really takes a heavy internalization for the artistas for them to deliver their lines effectively. In our student productions, we just give our talents to practice their lines on their own, have them rehearse with everyone on the set, and we think we are good to go. Apparently, these kinds of scenes are not easy to shoot.

Throughout the shoot, I assumed the role of a production assistant. However, given the fact that the episode is for airing, Ate Steph and Ate Alyssa only let me do IDs. I learned that the PAs had an extremely heavy job. From contacting the talents, to looking out for the artistas, to basically taking care of everything.

I was also able to observe and ask around about the production process. From the principles of lighting, to production design, to floor directing, I gained a lot of new insights which I never got from my classes in CMC. I am really glad I have this opportunity to immerse.

I also gained friends from the members of the crew and staff. I met Mama A, Kuya Alex, and other members of the team who are really nice and fun to be with. I admire all the people in the set, because despite the exhaustion felt, they still can manage to crack jokes and laugh. Being around and working with those kinds of people feels really good. That’s why I am looking forward to more opportunities as an apprentice in MMK, for more fun and learning experience.

A day in the life of a beauty vlogger and makeup artist

Producer and director: Ira Pablo

Editor: Paul Gumagay

Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre

Type of Production: Video Production- A day in the life

TRT: 3m 01 sec

Producing Pre recorded materials for television (BC 128)

1st Semester, AY 2016-2017

University of the Philippines Diliman

Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication

Producer and Videographer: Aleeya Laureola

Editors: Aleeya Laureola & Mica Flores

Music: Indie Rock – Pterodactyl; Life – Chuki Beats

Exectutive Producer: Raz de la Torre

Type of Production: Video Profile

TRT: 4m 15s

BC 128: Producing Pre-Recorded Materials for Television

1st Semester, AY 2016-2017

University of The Philippines Diliman

Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication

A Day in the Life of Nanay Dela

Produced by Hakee Aliwate

Directed by Hakee Aliwate

Videography by Hakee Aliwate

Edited by Hakee Aliwate and Maku Chan

Executive Producer: Raz dela Torre

Type of Production: Video Profile

TRT: 4 minutes and 24 seconds

Producing Pre-Recorded Materials for Television (BC 128)

1st Semester, AY 2016-2017

Department of Broadcast Communication

College of Mass Communication

University of the Philippines-Diliman

What’s it like to be ignored at the outskirts of the bottom depths of society?

Produced, Shot, and Directed by: Gene Paolo Gumagay
Edited by: Gene Paolo Gumagay & Steph Hidalgo
Dramaturgy: Steph Hidalgo
Music: “1ère Gymnopédie” from Gymnopédies, Composed by Erik Satie, Performed by Kevin MacLeod

Acknowledgements: The staff and residents of Molave Residence Hall
Mariel Francès Urbiztondo

Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre
Type of Production: Video Profile
TRT: 3m 25s

Producing Pre-Recorded Materials for Television (BC 128)
1st Semester, AY 2016-2017
University of the Philippines-Diliman
Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication

“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.”  ― Laurell K. Hamilton, Mistral’s Kiss

We have our own battles everyday. But some might have a war in them that needs support. This is a story of a mighty warrior who fought his way to happiness and self-discovery, even when the battle is within. This is a story of winning against Depression.

Producer: Robby Reyes

Director: Robby Reyes

Cinematographer: Robby Reyes

Editors: Aleeya Laureola and Robby Reyes

Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre

Type of Production: Video Production – Video Profile

TRT: 4:58

Producing Pre-Recorded Materials for Television (BC 128)

1st Semester, AY 2016 – 2017

University of the Philippines – Diliman

Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication

“‘O akala ko ba gusto mo mag-reporter?'”
Producers: Mica Flores, Hakee Aliwate
Videographer: Mica FloresEditors: Hakee Aliwate, Mica Flores
Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre
Type of Production: Video Profile
TRT: 3m 13s

Producing Pre-recorded Materials for Television (BC 128)
1st Semester, A.Y. 2016 – 17
University of the Philippines – Diliman
Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication

At the final stretch of his lifetime, see how Sal, or “Papa”, keeps himself busy in the company of his loved ones.

Producer: Nicole Arguillo

Director, Writer: Nicole Arguilo

Editor: Therese Pulanco, Nicole Arguillo

Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre

Music: Burning Bright by Jon Maurer

Type of Production: Video Production – A Day in the Life

TRT: 4:34

Producing Pre-recorded Materials for Television (BC 128)

1st Semester, AY 2016-2017

University of the Philippines-Diliman

Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication

(n.)
\’līf ‘vest\
: a day in the life of Angela

Producers, Editors: Aika Rey, Chelsea Tamayo
Director, Videographer: Aika Rey
Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre
Type of Production: Video Production – A Day In The Life
TRT: 2m 36s

Producing Pre-Recorded Materials for Television (BC 128)
1st Semester, AY 2016-2017
University of the Philippines – Diliman
Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication

“Noon, hindi nawala ang pangarap ko kaya lang, talagang hirap kami sa materyal na bagay kaya hindi ko natupad ‘yung pangarap ko maging inhinyero. Sana, ‘yung pangarap kong hindi ko nakamit ay matupad sa pamamagitan nila (ng mga anak ko).”

Producers: Riz Rosales, Aika Rey

Videographer: Riz Rosales

Editors: Aika Rey, Riz Rosales

Executive Producer: Raz de la Torre

Music: “Serenity” by Audionautix

Type of Production: Video Profile

TRT: 4m 35 s

Producing Pre-recorded Materials for Television (BC 128)

1st Semester, AY 2016 – 2017

University of the Philippines – Diliman

Department of Broadcast Communication, College of Mass Communication