Robert Faris

I have always wanted to spread knowledge around the world around me. I want to be able to show people things they never knew existed. I want to learn as much as I can about the world before I die, and that’s why I have fallen in love with journalism.

I’ve always been that kid who can do anything with technology, the one who everyone goes to when they have a problem with something. It’s not that I necessarily know what I’m doing, it’s more that I can always figure out what I need to do. I love to help my friends and even people I’ve never met when they need help.

I have always been fascinated by video production, and starting in 7th grade, I began working with my technology teacher on a video news broadcast of the morning announcements at my middle school. Even though this wasn’t real “news” per-se compared to the real world, but it got me hooked. I loved every second of it. It’s also when I got my start working with Apple’s Final Cut Studio, which was a great learning experience, it inspired me to take three years of independent study coursework in high school where I dedicated myself to learning and mastering Final Cut Pro.

The summer after 8th grade was when I really became interested in advertising. I was given the opportunity to intern under a producer/director to work on a commercial from filming to final editing for Time Warner Cable. It was an intense three day experience. On the first day we filmed for 8 hours, I learned how the process of cutting down footage to create a enticing and inviting advertisement. It took 2 days of post production which created even more interest in me. It was really neat to get to work with the entire production team, the actors, directors & producers. It was a rewarding experience that gave me confidence to continue to pursue video production and advertising.

In high school I took my school’s journalism course for two years and quickly began to fall in love with producing real news content. I quickly became the “Video Production Chief” and extensively worked with Final Cut Studio to produce our news show that we aired on Columbus’ local broadcast station. This began to cement my desire to dedicate my life to the journalism field.

I want to work with journalism and advertising because it allows me to use my creative skills, and pursue my goals to spread information around the world. Now as I enter the Scripps School of Journalism, I want to develop my skills as much as I can during my 4 years I have here at Ohio University. When I leave here I expect myself to be able to go out in the world, fully confident and ready to explore the world, and share what I learn.