Every Tuesday and Thursday, OATV goes live, broadcasting school announcements, features into student lives, and segments made by the crew. This month, read about four returning OATV seniors who have been shaped by their time on air.
Eric Vo
How has OATV impacted your high school experience?
“I think for me at least, it was a class that I could relax in. But also at the same time, it’s something I also had fun doing. Because all my other classes were really annoying in junior year and in senior year. But when I go to OATV, you have that community. And you’re just focusing on one thing, just getting the broadcast done. And it was kind of calming to me.”
What would you say to underclassmen interested in joining OATV?
“The skills you learn in OATV, like using OBS [Open Broadcasting Software and] video editing softwares, [are] really big in today’s world. You can go into marketing; you can basically use that for anything. It’s just really fun because then you’re with this community of people who are also interested in the same thing or trying to do the same thing.”
Triet Le
What has been your favorite part of working on the broadcasts?
“For me, it was low-key the script-making part. You can put in some really funny puns and lines that are out of pocket, but it fits into the theme of the episode. I think we’re really punny for the intro and outro.”
Why did you join OATV?
“Honestly, I just needed to fill up one of my classes, and I thought OATV was a good elective. And it turns out it was a really good choice, because I had a lot of fun. It was honestly one of the best choices that I didn’t consider at [first.]”
Maily Tran
What would you say to underclassmen interested in joining OATV?
“Take it. Don’t fill your schedule with another AP class that’s just another GPA booster. If you have any inkling of, ‘oh yeah, I want to do that, or I want some place to just have fun,’ OATV is the perfect place.”
Why did you join OATV, and what made you decide to continue?
“I knew I wanted to join OATV since freshman year [when] I started watching the broadcast in [homeroom], and since I’ve joined OATV, I’ve gotten a really good idea of what I want to do in the future: somewhere in the film, TV, or broadcasting industry. [It] has been very valuable for me to learn those skills, [and] also form a community with a lot of upperclassmen. OATV was a chance for me to be a lot more creative. It truly is a student-run broadcast.”
Aidan Vo
What has been your favorite OATV memory?
“I really did enjoy recording the International Show. I think it was definitely fun, but it was a little challenging at times. But I think my other favorite memory has definitely been our potlucks. We have very iconic potlucks where everyone brings really good food!”
What surprised you about working behind the scenes in OATV during your first year?
“The first year I was in, OBS, [the live broadcasting system], was definitely a major challenge. It’s super intimidating at first because of all the buttons and the fact that it’s live. But I think going into my second year, I definitely felt a lot better about it. And teaching other people this year has been really rewarding.”
Tune in to OATV broadcasts every Tuesday and Thursday during homeroom and on their YouTube channel. If you see a crew member walking around with a camera, don’t miss out on a chance to be featured in their next broadcast. Check out The Unicorn podcast to hear more from these OATV seniors.
