BY: KAILEY SIEGEL
When The Knightly Wrap Up returns this Friday, October 13, it will bring with it various changes and improvements. Thousands of students watch the show every Friday, but most people don’t know the hard work and dedication that goes into producing a weekly show.
New anchors, segments, and social media content will debut this week. “This year’s Wrap Up is going to be different from previous years because there are a lot of new ideas being used so I’m excited for the first episode to come out,” expressed anchor Gabriella Malanga.
Malanga and fellow senior Fumilola Adeleye joined the cast of anchors this year. “It’s so fulfilling, I spent all three years in the program, and it felt like a full circle moment,” Adeleye proudly stated.
Starting this year, The Knightly Wrap Up crew plans to expand their talents to Instagram and TikTok. Juniors Jenna Castle and Daniel Duran will create original content and post it on the platforms. “I plan to create some short, funny videos that are quick and easy to make and can involve many people in the school,” Castle said.
While the anchors represent the face of the show, some of the most important responsibilities belong to the crew members who work behind the scenes. Editors Olivia Cedeno and Bella Aresta created the intro for the new season and work constantly to help create the best show possible with only a week to do so. “Planning ahead is the key to having a good show,” Cedeno explained. “Having a clear vision of what you want something to look like always makes for a good result.” Each student contributes by picking from the many jobs: Audio, Camera, Floor Director, Editor, Lighting, Teleprompter, and more.
The students of the Video and Media Production program run Knightly Wrap Up. The program allows all grades to learn about creating videos, using cameras, editing, and script writing. This year, the class became available to freshmen, and 19 of them joined the program. “It’s amazing that TV Production was extended to freshman because it gives 9th graders a chance to go through all four years of the program and become the best we can be,” said Jacob Rosa.
Video and Media Production can be taken multiple times, meaning if students choose to continue onto the advanced class, they can take the course every year, improve their skill, and possibly help produce the Wrap Up. “I have a real passion for media production, the class allows me to advance my skills because I can use equipment that I can’t access at home,” said Bella Aresta, a third year Video and Media student.
Production for the Wrap Up began on the first day of school, with group discussions about the future of the show like segments, formatting, and overall direction. “The show runs so much better when everyone shares their input and makes segments, direct episodes, etc.,” shared second year anchor Matthew Wrate. “I hope that everyone can really get involved this year.”
Make sure to follow @obknightlywrapup on Instagram and TikTok for the latest content.
Posted on 10/12/23
Photos by Kailey Siegel
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