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The Documentary Interview

Mark ThorburnLessons: 13Length: 1.1 hours
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2.5 Conduct the Interview

You have the best subject to interview, you have your head in the right place and your questions and thread sorted, but how do you behave? It's all about rhythm, reading the signs, and knowing how to act in such a way that you get the very best from your subject. You'll also learn why the second time can sometimes be better.

1.Introduction
1 lesson, 02:05

1.1
The Documentary Interview
02:05

2.Before You Start Filming
6 lessons, 32:59

2.1
Responsibility
04:39

2.2
Research and Source Subjects
05:44

2.3
Environment, Emotion and Impact
04:25

2.4
The Five ‘W’s
05:35

2.5
Conduct the Interview
07:52

2.6
On the Fly
04:44

3.All Things Technical
4 lessons, 18:24

3.1
The Camera (or Better Still, Cameras)
04:26

3.2
Sound
04:49

3.3
Lighting
04:16

3.4
Editing
04:53

4.Conclusion
2 lessons, 11:21

4.1
Practical Exercises
07:23

4.2
The Right Interview Can Make Your Film
03:58

Mark Thorburn
Mark Thorburn
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.