Final Shoot:

My group (group C) worked towards a round table discussion about health on Shepherd's campus. We narrowed the topic to include three basic sections; what is being taught in the health classes on this campus, what healthy eating choices are available at Shepherd, and finally what can be done to improve.

This did not, on it's face, sound like a controversial topic.

We were greeted, however, with much difficulty as we selected and approached guests.

I first approached the instructor who runs the human performance lab. He seemed enthusiastic and was on board with the project. Unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts he informed me that he would not be able to attend the shoot. I contacted several other GSPE instructors; many did not respond, many were hesitant. In the final hour I was able to lock down a guest, a GSPE instructor who was very generous and trusting of this project.

As much difficulty as I faced finding a faculty member able and willing to come into the studio, my fellow group members faced even more hardship. In short, Shepherd's dining services found our topic to be confrontational (despite eager assurances that we did not mean to host a debate, just a simple discussion) and declined our invitation into the studio.

Additionally group members had trouble finding students willing to get in front of the camera.

We all worked tirelessly, putting on our very best and convincing faces.

Today, in the studio, we will have one student guest and the GSPE instructor that I rallied to the cause. We have a clear cut time schedule, our discussion topics prepared and printed. We are hoping for less hardship in the actual studio than we faced in preparing for this shoot.

I plan to either direct or technical direct in the studio today.