Interviewing Notes

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
11. Avoid verbal responses to interview
12. Let them fill in the silence
13. Start with a casual conversation, let them feel comfortable with you

Run and Gun Interviews:

1.  What is a "Run and Gun" interview? When can we use a "Run and Gun" interview?
Going around shooting casual interviews consisting of only one or two questions.
2.  What is the first thing you should do BEFORE starting off for the interview?
Have a casual conversation with the interviewee while the camera man is adjusting everything.
3.  Why do you think we should ask for permission?
There are some legal aspects in interviewing and you need their permission to credit them.
4.  Why should we always ask the interviewee to state and spell their names?
So we can have it said and spelt right when we show them on T.V.
5.  Where should we place the microphone?
A "hang loose" distance from your mouth.
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?
Sound meters and background noise.
8.  COMPOSITION:  How we should frame our interview shot:
a.  Eyes on ___third________
b.  2 Eyes One ___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  __a window__________.

10.  Why should we keep signs out of the background?
They are distracting.
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?
You put on a wireless mic, and the interviewee is demonstrating something to you. It's beneficial because it's more interesting to watch than just someone sitting there talking.