Interview Notes

OPENING ASSIGNMENT:

YOUR TASK:

Choose something that happened to you today (or any time in your lifetime) and write a paragraph in which you "cover" it as a journalist.  Post it to your blog as OPENING ASSIGNMENT 3/31/14. 

FORMAL INTERVIEW:

1.  Show up ________, set-up and put mic on chair
2.   Run Mic _________
3.   Reporter should distract and make a __________
4.   Photographer is listening in _____________
5.   Frame up shot:  Eyes on ______, Talking Space/Nose Room, Cam Eye Level,
6.   Photographer gives signal:  Clears Throat... to signal he/she is ready for the interview to _______
7.  1st Question is always  State your ______ and spell it...
8.  ________ Ended Questions
9.  Last Question is always "Is there anything ________________"
10. Shoot ________ _________ 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?

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

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

4.  Why should we always ask the interviewee to state and spell their names?

5.  Where should we place the microphone?

6.  Should we hand the mic to the interviewee?

7.  The photographer is responsible for the sound levels.  What are two things the photog should be aware of?

8.  COMPOSITION:  How we should frame our interview shot:
a.  Eyes on ___________
b.  2 Eyes One __________
c.  Camera should be Higher, Even, or Lower than subject?
d.  Talking space or ________ Room


BACKGROUNDS:
9. Avoid shooting in front of  ____________.

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

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

12.  What is a demonstration interview and what are the benefits?