One of the most rewarding parts of my internship is completing many projects that I can use for the future and just be happy with. I loved being able to watch back the videos I made throughout the summer and see my portfolio build up. It was really a fun journey to see all the different recipes Christina had in store and slowly build my style into the videos. At first, I tried to stick to the template very literally, but by now I’m able to add my own ideas to the videos (and Christina has loved the input!).
It was also rewarding to see myself get so comfortable with Premiere Pro. I’ve been editing videos since high school, but I never tried Premiere (it’s daunting and expensive!). Having skills in the industry standard is crucial in giving me the confidence and comfortability in being able to say I can work in the program most professionals would expect.
The most challenging part of this internship would be the eventual repetitiveness of it. I followed the same format for every video and created 3-4 videos a week. Because of this challenge, I was able to find new and creative aspects to add to each project, but in the end, I had a template to follow. I’m sure there are many people in the creative industry that are able to use their skills to create similar projects repeatedly, so I enjoyed the chance to incorporate some new and different things into my internship.
Overall, I had a great time working for Christina for my internship with It Is A Keeper. It was something different for me and I really got in the groove at times. The one big lesson I learned this summer is that I love to socialize and collaborate with my work. I love to hear input from those around me and be inspired by what others in my field are doing. With that said, I would love to do editing work as a side job or personal gig, and to create my own projects!
Here are a couple of my favorite videos I’ve made this summer:
California Sushi Roll Salad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tii5qbOr4IY
Pineapple Fluff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHyK7CLis5Y