Meet the face of Aggie Studios, the student-run ASUCD video production team
By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org
Aaries “Big Aaries” Harris is a third-year communication and cinema and digital media double major who is best known for his involvement in Aggie Studios student interviews on the Aggie Studios Youtube or Instagram (@aggiestudios).
According to Harris, his interest in being behind the camera began in high school.
“I was originally a part of video productions in high school,” Harris said. “Aggie Studios is the perfect opportunity to find something like that in college.”
Harris tries to be his authentic self in the Aggie Studio interviews, which are posted on social media and YouTube.
“I just do the videos as if I’m talking to a friend,” Harris said. “I’m allowed to be myself.”
Despite his ease with interviews, Harris admits that being in the spotlight is not as easy as he makes it seem.
“Being in front of the camera is harder than advertised,” Harris said. “It’s a bit more pressure. Walking around is one take usually. There’s like a live audience and we are getting real, raw reactions.”
He acknowledges the challenges that come with filming in public spaces, but he uses this to his advantage by drawing on the energy of those around him to create engaging content.
“I like the different and vibrant reactions I get,” Harris said. “Some of the people I run into are just characters, you know.”
Aside from his work for Aggie Studios, Harris also values the tight-knit community he has found at UC Davis. He encourages anyone considering attending UC Davis to explore all the opportunities available on campus.
“For anybody that plans on coming to UC Davis — take it from me, since I’m a transfer — there’s something for everybody to do here,” Harris said. “I want to dip my hands into as many things as possible.”
Written By: Faith DeMeulenaere — features@theaggie.org
