Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Interviewing Notes

FORMAL INTERVIEW:

1.  Show up early, set-up and put mic on chair
2.   Run Mic Up shirt
3.   Reporter should distract and make a connection
4.   Photographer is listening in headphones
5.   Frame up shot:  Eyes on Third, Talking Space/Nose Room, Cam Eye Level,
6.   Photographer gives signal:  Clears Throat... to signal he/she is ready for the interview to start
7.  1st Question is always  State your name and spell it...
8.  Open Ended Questions
9.  Last Question is always "Is there anything else you want to say"
10. Shoot Cut Aways of Hands or Reporter


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Run and Gun Interviews:

1.  What is a "Run and Gun" interview? When can we use a "Run and Gun" interview?
different from a formal interview, is not planned. usually one or two questions

2.  What is the first thing you should do BEFORE starting off for the interview?
check camera equipment, and introduce self/ask permission

3.  Why do you think we should ask for permission?
legal aspects, may not want to be interviewed

4.  Why should we always ask the interviewee to state and spell their names?
so it is recorded and spelt correctly


5.  Where should we place the microphone?
 place mic chest level (hang loose)

6.  Should we hand the mic to the interviewee?
never

7.  The photographer is responsible for the sound levels.  What are two things the photog should be aware of?
background noise, sound meter (high/low)

8.  COMPOSITION:  How we should frame our interview shot:
a.  Eyes on _third__________
b.  2 Eyes One _ear_________
c.  Camera should be Even than subject
 d.  Talking space or _nose_______ Room


BACKGROUNDS:
9. Avoid shooting in front of  _window, distracting signs___________.

10.  Why should we keep signs out of the background?
it can become a distraction
11.  If we were doing an interview about the high cost of parking at EVHS where would a good place to interview be?
in front of the the entrance or in the parking lot

12.  What is a demonstration interview and what are the benefits?
demonstration allows interviewer to feel comfortable and do something while interviewing

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