Tuesday, October 21
Do Now: Watch the rest of our potrait projects, full class critique
Project reflections: What do you think you did well? What would you differently? Take 10 minutes to write your reflection on the HOMEWORK BLOG.
Introduce our next project: Two Minute News Package!
Watch a couple of examples:
Go over our production timeline:
Pre-Production (planning) this week
Production (shooting) next week and the week after
Post-Production (editing) until Thanksgiving Break.
Pre-Production (planning) this week
Production (shooting) next week and the week after
Post-Production (editing) until Thanksgiving Break.
Introduce Production Roles:
Reporter
Prepares interview questions, conducts interview. Writes and records script narration, sometimes appears on camera
Producer
"The boss". Works behind the scenes to set up shoots. Works with reporter on research and planning for shoot, coming up with shotlist, and writing the script.
Camera Operator
Shoots interviews and B-Roll during Production. In charge of creating a shotlist and setting up/using all camera gear.
Sound Engineer / Editor
Handles mics and gets audio levels in the field during production. During post production, takes the lead on assembling the story in Final Cut Pro.
Reporter
Prepares interview questions, conducts interview. Writes and records script narration, sometimes appears on camera
Producer
"The boss". Works behind the scenes to set up shoots. Works with reporter on research and planning for shoot, coming up with shotlist, and writing the script.
Camera Operator
Shoots interviews and B-Roll during Production. In charge of creating a shotlist and setting up/using all camera gear.
Sound Engineer / Editor
Handles mics and gets audio levels in the field during production. During post production, takes the lead on assembling the story in Final Cut Pro.
Write down your ranking (1-4) of the job you would most like to have for this project to the job that you would least like.
On Thursday, you will be assigned a group and find out what your shooting assignment is. Some groups will be shooting on Tuesday (one week from today) so we have lots to do before then!
BREAK
Today's Lesson: Interview Technique
Interview Technique
- Do Your Homework!
- Prepare questions ahead of time but be prepared to go "off script"
- It's a CONVERSATION, not an INTERROGATION (make your subject feel comfortable and ask follow up questions)
- Ask open ended questions
- Maintain eye contact and good body language
- First question: What is your name and how do you spell it?
- Last question: Is there anything else you'd like to add?
Don't Forget: It's a CONVERSATION, not an INTERROGATION!