How an Internship Became a Career in Motion & Video: Nui’s Story
How an Internship Became a Career in
Motion & Video
From university intern to Motion & Video Editor, looking back on seven years of learning, creative projects, and finding my own direction at KreaSpecs.
Finding My Direction in Video Production
I’ve been working as a Motion & Video Editor at KreaSpecs for around seven years now. I actually started here as a university intern, without really knowing that I’d end up staying this long.
I studied for a Bachelor of Technology degree, which covered quite a broad mix of multimedia, technology, and art. There were several directions I could have gone in, and at the time, I was still figuring out which one suited me best.
I’ve always enjoyed illustration and painting, so I knew I wanted to do something creative. But enjoying something as a hobby and choosing it as a career are two different things.
During my third year at university, I completed an internship as a UI Graphic Designer at another company. I learned from the experience, but I didn’t feel that UI design was quite right for me.
So when I had to choose my fourth-year internship, I decided to try video production instead.
I’d come across KreaSpecs’ video work and liked what the team was producing. I was curious about how those videos were made and wanted to learn more about motion graphics and the production process.
I applied for an internship, joined the team, and started learning on actual client projects.
By the time my internship finished, I knew video production was something I wanted to continue doing. I was offered a full-time position, and seven years later, I’m still here.
Learning the Entire Production Process
When I first joined KreaSpecs, I was involved in pretty much every stage of video production.
That meant helping with planning and storyboards, preparing equipment for shoots, operating cameras and drones, and then working on editing and color grading afterward.
There was quite a lot to get used to in the beginning.
I quickly realized how much preparation goes into a shoot before anyone even picks up a camera. You need to know what you’re trying to capture, what equipment you’ll need, and how much you can realistically get done in the time available.
Being involved from the beginning also helped me when it came to editing. I could see how decisions made during filming affected what was possible later in post-production.
As KreaSpecs grew and we brought in dedicated videographers, my role gradually became more focused on editing and motion graphics.
These days, I spend most of my time working on video edits, color grading, and motion elements for websites. I still get involved in shoots when needed, particularly with equipment preparation or drone operations.
I enjoy the editing side because there’s a lot you can do with the footage once you start putting everything together. Sometimes it’s a matter of finding the right timing, and other times I’ll spend quite a while adjusting a small detail until it looks the way I want.
Motion graphics are another part of the job I really enjoy. They give me room to experiment and try different approaches, which is probably why video editing and motion graphics have become my strongest areas over the years.
The Reality of Working on Location
One project I particularly remember was a video production for a premium senior living and care resort in Chiang Mai.
We traveled to the resort with our equipment to film footage that would help present the property and its atmosphere.
It was a great project to work on, although the actual shoot was quite demanding.
We had a tight schedule, the weather wasn’t always on our side, and there were different people we needed to coordinate with throughout the production.
When you’re shooting somewhere away from the office, you can’t always come back the next day if you miss something. We had a limited amount of time at the location, so we needed to make sure we got the footage we came for.
There were moments when we had to adjust our plans depending on the weather or what was happening around us.
We also had to think carefully about which shots were worth prioritizing. Traveling with a production team and equipment is an investment, and we wanted to make sure the footage would be useful once we got back to editing.
I think that’s what made the project memorable for me. It wasn’t just about operating the equipment or getting a nice shot. Everyone had to work together and make decisions throughout the day.
It was tiring at times, but I enjoyed the experience. Looking back, it’s still one of the projects I’m most proud of.
When Things Don’t Go According to Plan
There’s another shoot I remember very clearly, although for a completely different reason.
We were filming for AMATA, and I was operating the drone when I suddenly lost the video transmission.
For about five minutes, I couldn’t see anything from the camera feed.
That was definitely not a comfortable five minutes.
When you’re responsible for flying a drone on a client shoot, losing the video feed is the last thing you want to happen. I had to stay focused and deal with the situation without knowing exactly what the camera was seeing.
Luckily, the drone returned safely.
Experiences like that have taught me to stay calm when something unexpected happens. There’s not much point panicking when you’re already in the middle of a problem. You have to work with the situation in front of you.
And it’s not always something as dramatic as losing a drone signal.
Sometimes an accessory goes missing during a shoot, or you suddenly realize that a piece of equipment isn’t where it’s supposed to be. Then everyone has to help figure out where it went.
Those situations have actually helped me become better at communicating with people.
I’m naturally quite reserved, especially around people I don’t know well. I’m not usually the person who walks up to someone and starts a conversation.
But when you’re on a shoot and need help, you can’t always stay quiet and hope someone else will sort it out.
I’ve had to approach clients or people working at the location to ask for assistance. And most of the time, people are happy to help once they know what you need.
It might seem like a small thing, but it’s something I’ve become much more comfortable with over the years.
Seven Years Inside a Small Creative Team
One thing I’ve always liked about working at KreaSpecs is that we can be quite direct with each other.
During brainstorming sessions, everyone can throw ideas into the discussion. They don’t have to be completely thought through, and nobody expects every suggestion to be brilliant.
Sometimes an idea doesn’t work at all. Other times, someone adds something to it and suddenly it becomes useful.
We can also disagree with each other without making it personal. If something isn’t working, we talk about it and figure out what needs to change.
I prefer working that way because everyone gets a chance to contribute, and there’s no need to compete over whose idea is best.
Being part of a small team also means I’ve had opportunities to do things outside my main role. That’s helped me understand more about how different parts of a project come together.
Another thing I appreciate is having access to good production equipment. It’s much easier to experiment or prepare for a shoot when you have reliable tools available.
And then there’s the coffee.
We have a really good coffee grinder and espresso setup in the office, which has become part of our morning routine.
Before everyone gets caught up in their work, we usually gather around to make coffee and have a chat. Sometimes we’re talking about work, sometimes it’s something completely unrelated.
It’s a nice way to start the day, and after seven years, I think I’d miss those little coffee sessions if they suddenly disappeared.
Keeping Up With an Industry That Never Stops Changing
Working in video production means there’s always some new software or technology to learn about.
The tools available today are quite different from what I was using when I first started, and things seem to be changing even faster now.
You have to keep an eye on what’s happening and be willing to try things out.
Although, to be fair, keeping up with technology can also get expensive. Sometimes you have to buy a new tool, model, or asset just to find out whether it’s actually worth using!
I’ve spent quite a bit of time testing different workflows, and not everything turns out to be as useful as it first sounds.
AI is a good example.
I use AI quite often when I have technical questions or run into problems with software. It can be really helpful when I’m trying to figure out how something works or find a solution without spending ages searching through tutorials.
But I wouldn’t say AI is automatically better than the traditional way of doing things.
There are times when I can get a better result by doing something manually, especially if I already know the software well.
I’ve also tried AI tools that seemed promising but ended up requiring so many adjustments that I could have finished the work faster myself.
So I try to be practical about it.
If a new tool helps me work more efficiently or achieve something I couldn’t easily do before, I’m happy to use it. If the existing workflow works better, I’ll stick with that.
Exploring What’s Next for Video and Motion
One area I’d really like to explore further is real-time simulation and interactive content.
The quality of digital environments has improved so much that some simulations can look almost like real footage.
I find that interesting because it opens up different possibilities for video production.
For certain projects, you might be able to create realistic environments without building a physical set. You could also test different visual ideas digitally before committing to a full production.
That could save quite a lot of time and money, depending on the project.
I’m also curious about interactive content and how it might change the way people experience videos, especially for commercial work.
It’s still something I want to learn more about, but I can see how these technologies could become useful in future projects.
I’d like to understand them well enough to know when they make sense and how to use them properly, rather than just experimenting because they’re new.
What Seven Years Have Taught Me About Creativity
When I think about where I’d like to be in the next few years, I don’t really have a particular job title in mind.
I’d rather keep improving at what I do and spend more time learning about the areas of video production that interest me.
I’m excited about the possibilities that new technology brings, but I also think it’s important not to lose sight of the basics.
These days, almost anyone can generate an image or video with AI. Some of the results are incredibly realistic, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re good or that they communicate something meaningful.
I still believe you need to understand the fundamentals of your work and develop your own sense of what looks right.
There’s a quote I like that compares creativity to cooking: recipes can change, but the secret ingredient stays the same.
I think about that when I look at how much the industry has changed.
The software I use today might be completely different from what I’ll be using five years from now. I’m fine with that. I actually look forward to seeing what becomes possible.
But I still want my work to have something of my own in it.
When I think back to my fourth-year internship, I really just wanted to get better at making videos. I didn’t expect to learn quite so much about working with people or dealing with the unpredictable side of production.
I’ve become more confident in my work and much more comfortable handling situations that would have made me nervous when I first started.
And I still enjoy learning new things, which is probably the main reason video production continues to interest me after seven years.
