Walking out of class on a Saturday morning I say hi to ma’am not realizing that the  ‘hi’  would turn into an invitation of an opportunity. Jumping up to every possible new experience I did the same this time too. Working with an art director, WOW that would be fun. We were in charge of the props. Till a few days back I didn’t know that every small object we see on-screen was  found & got  with so much effort. Running around for something like a key chain may sound insane, but in the professional world attention to detail holds prime importance.

We were on our toes till 9:30pm, but that’s how it works in such a field. The day was surely tiring and not to miss the upset parents waiting at home for an explanation of why you crossed your deadline. Now that was another challenge, convincing them that it was necessary to stay out late & explain to them the importance of it. The same happened the next day, running around for more stuff & eventually we reached the location for the final shoot.

It’s easy to criticize an ad/movie/serial but trust me shooting it is nowhere close to easy & can often get frustrating. Such a line of work most likely has no timing & often you are up for more than a day or two together. The actors are always seen as the stars but once you get an insight into the industry you realize that the real stars are the people behind the camera. That doesn’t only mean the director but each & every light man, art man & the canteen (food) person too. Another thing I learnt was everyone has their own role making an advertisement but once everyone’s role is done & they leave, winding up & clearing is left to the art department.

Sounds stressful & sure is  but what makes it worth it are the perks and the priceless experiences you get with it. Something as small as  eating out and then while paying you realize that it has been taken care of sure does give you a sense of happiness. Though it’s a crazy job but if it is something you enjoy  it’s worth the time & effort. This crash course in the world of media &  a 3 day internship was full of fun, excitement, body aches, late nights, toppled routines & a bag full of good memories and experiences. Having a good friend to go through this journey was surely an incentive.

So opportunities do come knocking at your door, but they often just unexpectedly pop up into your life & add the missing colour . A weekend always meant movies, out with friends, family time or just TV time but this one was surely not a usual one but a great surprise !!!!!!