KWCH Tour

The trip to KWCH has been my favorite visit we've taken so far. I took the Studio B class at Wichita State but that's the closest I've ever been to an actual television station. I know it doesn't compare so I was excited to take this visit.

It was great to see all the latest technology they have at KWCH. It also really puts watching the 10 o'clock news in perspective. When you watch on television, the sets look really spacious and spread out but seeing it all up close, they don't really have that much room to operate. The upgrades in equipment, like automatic cameras, probably helped out in the studio by cutting out the people you have in that space.

I liked seeing the news room. It was interesting how it's spaced out in its own sections but everyone still interacts because its open. And even though they don't have much of their own space, I like the set up for Catch It Kansas. It's hard to believe they shoot their own show right there in their section of the news room. That really makes things seem small in comparison.

My favorite thing was getting to be in the production meeting, mostly because it was so unexpected. It was an experience that really got the people I see on television across as real people instead of (and it might not be the right word) local celebrities. They're applying the skills we are learning to the actual professions. It really helps make a job in this industry seem attainable as long as you're willing to work.