Within a few weeks I finally got my chance to be the center of attention, the one that everyone had their eye on... and trust me, I had alot to show. In the middle of the broadcast there was a segment for the Kindergartners to show off their dance "moves" to song "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" by Mcfadden and Whitehead (Old School I know). I can remember vividly as I walked and stood right in front of the camera as I danced like it was the last time I was going to dance in my life. Looking back on it, to some it may have seemed like I was having a seizure.. haha... but I didn't care because it was exactly what I wanted... to be in the spotlight.
But that wasn't the last time that I would be in front of the camera.
In 8th grade I was part of the school broadcast team and although I can admit I may not have been the best reporter I can say that I gained a lot of experience of what it is like to work in front of the camera and behind the scenes. I learned that keeping your composure in front a camera knowing that 1,000 of your peers are watching your ever move can be a bit intimidating and to just stay focused on reading your script and being as calm as possible helps a lot. Behind the scenes I learned how crucial it is to set marks and cues for things such as switching the background or when to play a recording it, as every little detail and second counts in making a broadcast flow smoothly.
Occasionally I watch shows such as Montel
Now my desire to be in front of the camera has slowly faded.. haha... as I am more laid-back and reserved than I once was but being able to have my own radio show where I can talk about whatever I want and have deep, intellectual or even outrageous conversations is what has drawn me to become a Radio Talk Show Host.
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Cameron, I love the fact that you are truly shooting for the stars and going after what you want to do! I to am also doing the same thing and it seems like you've known what you've wanted to do since you knew what was going on television, I know you will succeed because it's what you truly have desire for. i wish you the best of luck and I love your blog!
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