Name: Aaron Lazar
Major: Digital Media Production
Company: Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) - Oshkosh, WI
This past summer I was blessed with a wonderful opportunity to
intern with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in Oshkosh, WI. The
organization was founded in 1953 by Paul Poberezny and supports recreational
flying along with general aviation. EAA has over 1,000 chapters across the
United States in addition to chapters in a dozen other countries. Each summer
the organization hosts AirVenture, a one week fly-in convention / airshow. Over
10,000 airplanes arrive at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, making it (for
a week) the busiest airport in the world.
One of my passions is aviation. I earned my private pilot glider
license at age 16, before I could drive. This year marked my fifth AirVenture,
so I felt right at home.
My duties as a video intern with EAA varied, but focused mainly
on postproduction editing and media management. During the show, I got to take
the lead on editing a story about a father and son who flew to Oshkosh from the
Isle of Man and two friends who flew their small plane all the way from
Argentina. I gained some experience using Adobe Premier and got to work with a
very creative team.
The
internship was truly a great fit for me. I was able to take some of the skills
from school and tie them into something I am passionate about. I feel that
Video II and I laid a solid foundation and provided me with key skills needed
to succeed as an intern. Living in Wisconsin for the summer was great. I was
provided housing right on EAA grounds at the airport. I also had free time to
explore, do some scuba diving (my other passion), and make some new friends.
What a wonderful summer!
Great job on your internship. I am sure that it was a very fulfilling experience.
ReplyDeleteAaron,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great internship experience for you. This will greatly help you in the creation of your Lake Erie documentary and your work on StoryVault (AUTV-20's new documentary series).