I can't imagine spending this summer anywhere else. :)

My boss and I met up with some clients at High street this morning to discuss the coverage for an upcoming non-wedding event this time, with 20,000 people as attendees. Pretty mind-blowing, as it's well on its way to setting a new world record for an event like this (what it is can't be disclosed at the moment). What's amazing about this is that even the organizers, who have been coordinating thousand-people events, for more than 10 years have never done this before, so this is something the whole country must really look forward to. 

On our side, however, the massive capacity is quite a challenge. But being around for quite sometime now, the Jason Magbanua crew will be able to cook something up so that our well-esteemed videographer (hahaha), Jason Magbanua, will be able to do his thing, that which is onsite videos!

Anyhoo, today started out pretty well and ended with a huge smile on my face. :))

While waiting for the driver to come pick us up when the meeting ended, we headed to Fully Booked to kill time. And while there, I realized how much of a candid boss he is, sir Jason. Unbelievably down-to-earth despite all the success and attention he's been getting, and so full of heart. I used to think that they kill student interns when you're at a company with high internationals standards, and an undeniably good reputation to go with. But it's different, this one. I guess it's also because everyone in there has known each other since their college years..and, sir Jason, being one of their first few instructors, cut across the whole leader-follower divide. I guess this is pretty cool. 

I learned a few more good tips on video-editing from the master himself when we got back to the office. Truly the kind of master-novice picture I imagined it to be for the past months. :)

7 months ago, I've been stalking on my boss on a regular basis (NOT IN A CREEPY WAY, ok?) I just check out his website daily lng like that. And over the past months, I find myself constantly spreading the word about this really amazing videographer! The first onsite wedding video I've seen him make was that of Cheska Garcia & Doug Kramer's. After that, one thing lead to another, until I begin to tell myself that: "One day, I'll be working for this guy (even just for an internship)".  And now, I actually am!

There's always something new to learn everyday, whether it be in the office or in the field. Calling him awesome (which is what I usually describe him to be) is an understatement. He's more than that. 

I couldn't imagine spending this summer anywhere else. Really. This beats my trips to Europe for the past summers. :)

Here are a couple of my JMAG onsite favorites:

http://jasonmagbanua.com/blog/2009/07/15/irene-and-antonio-stuttery-love/

http://jasonmagbanua.com/blog/2008/10/10/the-wedding-of-cheska-garcia-and-doug-kramer/ 

http://jasonmagbanua.com/blog/2008/12/15/issa-litton-and-tiger-garrido-episode-vii/