TV PRODUCTION WORK EXPERIENCE INTERNSHIP

Work alongside a TV production team, from the concept idea for a piece, to the production of the model. The TV Production Studio where you'll work is located in Accra and is primarily a facilities house that undertakes commissions for television programmes, documentaries, commercials, music, corporate and training videos, events coverage, graphics, as well as 2D and 3D animation.

PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Studio where you'll do your work experience project deals with all aspects of TV production, from producing film slots to editing the software, graphics, and filming. Their main work encompasses digital audiovisual production and post-production facilities.

The Studios have produced adverts for companies like Audi and Milo. They have also produced music videos for MTV. A great deal of their work includes still visual graphics and they have also produced album work. The Studio also offers creative resources, including directors, producers, edited, actors, extras, production technicians, and props and prop makers. 

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:

• An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into Africa and Ghanaian culture.

• You'll learn a lot from experts in your field about how they work in a culture that is very different to what you're used to.

• New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.

• An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market

• And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!

You'll work alongside the production team - from the concept idea for a piece, to the production of the model. Depending on your skills, you'll be given a project to work on. If you find that you are using unfamiliar packages, you'll be give the opportunity to learn the software before commencing work on the project. You may find find that during the course of your project, you'll use a number of different tools and environments. All your work is very team orientated so it is important to be able to work within a team. If you have a passion for multimedia and you are prepared to work hard, you'll have a great placement!

For participants who have had some media experience using cameras and editing equipment, or those who hope to gain experience, this placement presents a wonderful professional, learning opportunity. You will work within a department that will give you the full insight into dynamic media production. They have produced a number of television adverts and have also produced music videos that have been featured on MTV.

Current facilities:
The Studio has two main real-time studios, plus real-time DV/DVCAM fire-wire and analogue edit stations, which offer real-time keying, colour correction, transitions, titling and filtering. Their systems are set up with dual monitors for a more efficient workspace. There is a third studio with no real time facilities, and also a number of graphic and animation workstations.

Alongside several pro DV/DVCAM cameras and tripods, they also have a wide range of accessories, including:

• Radio sound equipment
• Boom kit
• Location monitors
• Matte box and glass filters
• Long and short Jibs
• Tracks and dollies
• Wide-angle and fish-eye lenses

You'll also be encouraged to contribute business ideas and marketing initiatives, as this is a small but dynamic company that is continually growing.

This is a serious placement with wonderful learning potential. If the Studio deems you to be very good, you could have some of your work aired, enabling you to build up a good portfolio of work. The Studio actively encourages its volunteers to create new ideas and to be very much part of the team.  For people who have a passion for media this is definitely the placement to give you good experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Your accommodation will vary depending on the type of placement you're doing and where you are located. You may live in comfortable guest house accommodation, but you will most likely live with a host family. This means that you get to eat, sleep, work, socialise and generally live like a Ghanaian. Local family stays enable you to fully experience the local culture from the inside.

Many of our volunteers remain friends with their host families long after they leave Ghana and in some cases they return to the country later especially to visit their family. Sometimes members of their Ghanaian family have even gone to visit them in their home country.

"My family - Lizzie and Prince are lovely. The children are very sweet, and I feel extremely lucky to have been placed with them. The house is of a Western standard in most ways, and Lizzie's cooking is excellent. I feel a part of their family already."

Food will be local cuisine - again this is to enable you to fully experience living as local Ghanaians do.

As always, our Local Manager will look after you well and will always be on hand to help and offer advice.

Caroline on the left, Susannah on the right
standing on the front verandah of their accommodation with Caroline’s host, Lizzie