Production is so COOL!

Learning about telenovela production over the last couple of weeks has been amazing! It's really hit me what an incredible opportunity this class has presented. Dr. A is so knowledgeable, and thanks to all her research and connections, we have seen telenovelas from all sides -production, consumption, representation, and we've even met an actress!

One of the things that I enjoy when learning about telenovelas, is the contrast to American television. Of course, I haven't been given an inside look at television in the U.S., but from everything I know about "American" culture, I have a hunch. When considering production for instance, there are major differences. We've heard about the chaos often involved in the making of a telenovela - the shooting of a scene that must be aired the same night and the camera that was forgotten a plane ride away from location. Can you imagine this happening here? The immediacy prevalent in so many aspects of American culture must pervade television production as well. I can't imagine that an American program, shot under that kind of deadline without pristine equipment could ever result in an episode later watched and LOVED by millions of people.

This is something I really envy about Latino culture. The sense of urgency that I feel every day here is toned down in Latin America, and life is just a little more laid back.

P.S. Roque Valero is so cute