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I am an absolute newbie to being in front of a TV camera, but I’ve sat in front of a TV screen enough to wonder what is going on behind the scenes when there is a technical failure. From CNN to CTV they happen. Last night, we had a couple of technical glitches. One of the most critical people behind the scenes on any live TV production is the Director. Ray, who directed for us from Tuesday through to last night, is nothing less than brilliant.
Most of everyone on the set have earphones through which he barks instructions. He is so accomplished and if all the equipment works okay, it all goes very smoothly, but when a system fails, it’s all a bit tense! Ray handled it all, calmly but firmly and it was all sorted within a few minutes. Here’s what the set looks like from my desk…
Behind my desk is another Telethon panel on the wall. So when a computer froze, all they did was cut the mics and focussed the camera on that picture. Clever trick. It was camera 3, so you had to be very careful not to walk in front of it. What viewers would have seen was my blue water bottle being handed to someone so it could be filled up. Oops! When guests arrive, the technical crew rush to mic them up…
We had a lot of fun. Wayne shaved off half his moustache for money….
…and then was so grateful when more came in enabling him to shave off the other half before he went home! A lot of fun was had by all. Here I am with a studio guest, Ray and Nyameka, a competent CTV presenter…
We are raising money again tonight for CTV. While the money is trickling in, the vibe and enthusiasm is a deluge. Go to www.capetowntv.org to find out how to watch (if you have DSTV it’s channel 263). We’re on live between 6 & 9pm. You can call 021-4480448 to pledge. Cape Town TV is a non profit making community television station – it is owned by the people, represented by the people for the people and has a large eclectic audience that reflects the colourful cultures of Cape Town. While not a faith-based organisation,they do allow for faith shows that bring great inspirational content of how Jesus has changed peoples lives. We need to make use of those and support the station because of those. Tomorrow is the last day of the Telethon and it’s an open afternoon from 2pm to 6pm. You are welcome to drop by and see how it works. CTV is located at Observatory Industrial Park, Lower Milton Rd. Obs. Bring the whole family and come on over.
I got thinking today of the brevity of life. We’ve had news of the death of a very young person. And a dear friend is close to the end of her life. Life is fragile. At the mall, a couple walked past me…I grabbed my cell phone to capture this poignant picture…
Old love. That’s Mike and I in 25 years! Find someone with whom you can grow old. Appreciate the life you have. Enjoy every moment. Feel the warmth of the sunshine and the fresh wind in your face. Smile more. Love yourself. Believe the Bible. Fill your mind with all that is good. Embrace happiness.
Psalm 94:18-19
“When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”
Keep the smile going.
God bless you!
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂
Gratitude Pic…gotta love cats….reading my Bible this morning and here she comes to sit down on the Word…
