Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Interviewing Notes

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


Copy and paste the following questions and answer them on your blog:

Run and Gun Interviews:

1.  What is a "Run and Gun" interview? When can we use a "Run and Gun" interview?
A "Run and Gun" interview is an unplanned interview which is usually only a few questions.

2.  What is the first thing you should do BEFORE starting off for the interview?
Test the equipment

3.  Why do you think we should ask for permission?
To be polite

4.  Why should we always ask the interviewee to state and spell their names?
So you can spell their name correctly in the upper third.

5.  Where should we place the microphone?
Below the shot. *Use hang loose

6.  Should we hand the mic to the interviewee?
No

7.  The photographer is responsible for the sound levels.  What are two things the photo should be aware of?
Make sure they are at the proper level (sound meters) Background noise.

8.  COMPOSITION:  How we should frame our interview shot:
a.  Eyes on third
b.  2 Eyes One Ear
c.  Camera should be Even with the subject?
d.  Talking space or Nose Room


BACKGROUNDS:
9. Avoid shooting in front of windows

10.  Why should we keep signs out of the background?
They are distracting

11.  If we were doing an interview about the high cost of parking at EVHS where would a good place to interview be?
The parking lot

12.  What is a demonstration interview and what are the benefits?
An interview where something is being demonstrated. It becomes comfortable and interesting.

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