Behind the Screens: The Unseen Challenges of Running a University AV Department
Working at the University of Nicosia’s Mediazone isn’t just about handling cameras and sound equipment. It’s about thinking on your feet when a microphone suddenly stops working or a file won’t export five minutes before a deadline. It’s about guiding students who’ve never touched a camera while keeping things moving for those who have. Supporting our students and staff in their practical courses means great ‘customer service.
“I’m with the Crew”
Fresh Start: Mediazone. New people, new experiences, new lifestyle.
The Power of Progress
UNIC – Mediazone Podcast Workshop: Μια Αξέχαστη Εμπειρία για τους Μαθητές της Α’ Τεχνικής Σχολής, Λευκωσίας
Αρχικά, έγινε μια σύντομη ενημέρωση σχετικά με το workshop Video Podcasting και η γνωριμία με τους οικοδεσπότες μας. Στη συνέχεια, η ομάδα του Mediazone μας καθοδήγησε με ιδιαίτερη προσοχή, έναν προς έναν, σε κάθε πόστο, τόσο πίσω όσο και μπροστά από τις κάμερες, ώστε να ζήσουμε όλη τη διαδικασία της παραγωγής ενός video podcast. Κάθε ένας από εμάς πέρασε από τις θέσεις: σκηνοθέτης, floor manager, υπεύθυνος teleprompting, κινηματογραφιστής, επεξεργαστής ήχου και εικόνας και, τέλος, μπροστά από τις κάμερες ως παρουσιαστής και καλεσμένος.
Balancing Academia and Practical Experience: My Journey at Mediazone.
Building lifelong connections and friendships
But is that all it entails? Before diving deeper, let me introduce myself. My name is Aria, and I am one of the most introverted people you will ever meet. Socializing, working in teams, and meeting new people have never been easy for me. When I joined Mediazone, I quickly realized one thing: communication was unavoidable. At first, this caught me off guard. You might find it ironic, given that Mediazone is at the heart of the Communications department, but I genuinely did not expect to interact with people as much as I did. By the time I realized how vital communication was here, it was already too late, so here we are!