Interview Questions

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?
Ask them to say their first and last name and spell it

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

4.  Why should we always ask the interviewee to state and spell their names?
So you say their name correctly and you don't spell it wrong

 5.  Where should we place the microphone?
run it up the front of the shirt and set finger width below their chin

 6.  Should we hand the mic to the interviewee?
yes so they don't feel uncomfortable

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

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


BACKGROUNDS:
9. Avoid shooting in front of  boring places.

10.  Why should we keep signs out of the background?
so that the people watching the interview aren't focused on that

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

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