Week Seven at NP

Hello readers! This post outlines the activities of last week at New Perspective. I had a camping trip over the weekend, which is why I'm posting this now. The week mainly consisted of trying to get people scheduled for interviews. At least one of those interviews is occurring this week (my vacation week). I am still in contact with my fellow interns to stay updated on the latest tasks going on. So here is what we did last week.

7/14 - Tuesday

On Tuesday, Dan, Mike, and I were sent to the Art Institute of Pittsburgh store to get 20 black mat boards and spray glue for some designs that were going to be presented to a client. When we returned, I, being the only intern who had any experience with gluing designs to mat boards (thanks SCAD!), proceeded to do so on the building's roof. All of this (going to the store, coming back, and gluing the designs) had to be done in less than 2 hours, but we got it done, with half an hour to spare. Luckily, the boards had already been pre-cut. The staff was very happy with how they turned out.

Dan and I then researched and called local marinas so we could find a boat and a driver to rent for an upcoming NP project. One called back quickly, and a deal was made.

Some people also emailed back regarding being interviewed for our video project and we continued the scheduling process. In the mean time, we walked around to the offices, assisting anybody who needed help.

7/15 - Wednesday

Wednesday was filled with a lot of driving. Dan, Mike, and I called and scouted out hardware stores, looking for a long, thick chain for an upcoming NP project. We also picked up a special blue screen from an equipment rental place.

Afterwards, we and several other members of the NP staff participated in a fun camera test outside the front of the building, where we all walked back and forth in front of a camera while it was on a fast-motion setting. The test was for another NP project that involved people walking in fast-motion.

We then set up the blue screen in the studio and conducted a similar camera test in front of it.

7/16 - Thursday

Thursday was the opposite of Wednesday in terms of activity. We took down the blue screen we had set up the day before and discussed equipment with Mike H. We also found a place with a long thick chain. Throughout the rest of the day, we continued to schedule interviews and helped out around the offices.