Interview

Interview Notes
1. First & Last Name
2. Additional Information3. Avoid verbal responses
4. Let them fill in silence
5. Build connection


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 Away 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?
Informal Interviews (1 or 2 Questions)
2.  What is the first thing you should do BEFORE starting off for the interview?
Test Equipment
3.  Why do you think we should ask for permission?
Legal Aspect
4.  Why should we always ask the interviewee to state and spell their names?
Formal Reasons
5.  Where should we place the microphone?
Not to close | Not to far (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 photographer should be aware of?
Sound Level & Background Noise
8.  COMPOSITION:  How we should frame our interview shot:
a.  Eyes on Third
b.  2 Eyes One Ear
c.  Camera should be Higher, Even, or Lower than subject? Even
d.  Talking space or Nose Room


BACKGROUNDS:
9. Avoid shooting in front of  Window

10.  Why should we keep signs out of the background?
Distractions
11.  If we were doing an interview about the high cost of parking at EVHS where would a good place to interview be?
Eastview Highschool
12.  What is a demonstration interview and what are the benefits?
Demonstration is being done while interview