Interview 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


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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?
It's in the moment. Usually a few questions.

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

3.  Why do you think we should ask for permission?
Because sometimes they don't want to be interviewed.  Be polite.

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

To use their name later when putting it on the air.

5.  Where should we place the microphone?
Out of Shot (hopefully),  Keeping the mic towards the bottom of the shot.

6.  Should we hand the mic to the interviewee?
Never

7.  The photographer is responsible for the sound levels.  What are two things the photog should be aware of?
Make sure the sound meter is okay. Not in red
Watch the background noise.

8.  COMPOSITION:  How we should frame our interview shot:
a.  Eyes on Thirds
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  window.

10.  Why should we keep signs out of the background?
So people aren't reading that or trying to.

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

12.  What is a demonstration interview and what are the benefits?
 Doing something as you're interviewing them .