Interviews are one of the most powerful tools in any film maker's kit. But asking questions doesn't always come naturally, and asking probing or personal questions can seem incredibly awkward. This course will prepare you to conduct interviews smoothly and professionally in order to tell a documentary story. You will learn about the ethics of the documentary interview, the best techniques to use (both soft skills and technical), and how to ensure that your interviewees give their very best.
1.Introduction1 lesson, 02:05
1 lesson, 02:05
1.1The Documentary Interview02:05
1.1
The Documentary Interview
02:05
2.Before You Start Filming6 lessons, 32:59
6 lessons, 32:59
2.1Responsibility04:39
2.1
Responsibility
04:39
2.2Research and Source Subjects05:44
2.2
Research and Source Subjects
05:44
2.3Environment, Emotion and Impact04:25
2.3
Environment, Emotion and Impact
04:25
2.4The Five ‘W’s05:35
2.4
The Five ‘W’s
05:35
2.5Conduct the Interview07:52
2.5
Conduct the Interview
07:52
2.6On the Fly04:44
2.6
On the Fly
04:44
3.All Things Technical4 lessons, 18:24
4 lessons, 18:24
3.1The Camera (or Better Still, Cameras)04:26
3.1
The Camera (or Better Still, Cameras)
04:26
3.2Sound04:49
3.2
Sound
04:49
3.3Lighting04:16
3.3
Lighting
04:16
3.4Editing04:53
3.4
Editing
04:53
4.Conclusion2 lessons, 11:21
2 lessons, 11:21
4.1Practical Exercises07:23
4.1
Practical Exercises
07:23
4.2The Right Interview Can Make Your Film03:58
4.2
The Right Interview Can Make Your Film
03:58
Mark Thorburn is a film maker based in the North East of England. He has over 25 years experience working in the broadcast media sector. He specialises in commercial, event and documentary film making.