CHAPTER 6 Interviews

Effective techniques for preparing and conducting film interviews.

Key Concepts

  • Observational narrative
  • Interview questions
  • Preparing the gear
  • Capturing soundbites
  • Framing
  • Audio
  • Log and capture

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  • Newsmakers in Perugia
  • The innovators

Mini Tutorial

  • Framing interview subjects

Exercise

  • Film an interview
Figure 6.1

Figure 6.1

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Goal

Real people talking about real issues can produce compelling scenes and the foundation for strong videos. Interview responses may look easy to produce, but there’s a lot that has to go right to get a result on camera.

Challenges ...

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