Interviewing Notes

Run and Gun Interviews:

1.  What is a "Run and Gun" interview? When can we use a "Run and Gun" interview?
When youre just shooting a bunch of informal interviews

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

3.  Why do you think we should ask for permission?
Its polite, and legal stuff

4.  Why should we always ask the interviewee to state and spell their names?
So that we can pronounce and spell the name correctly

5.  Where should we place the microphone?
"Hang loose" away

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?
1. The sound meter, making sure its at the proper level.
2. 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  _____windows_______.

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?
It gives the person being interviewed something to focus on and show off a point the story is trying to make. (requires a wireless mic)