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The Documentary Interview

Mark ThorburnLessons: 13Length: 1.1 hours
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4.1 Practical Exercises

Watching someone talk about interview technique is one thing, but having a microphone in hand and a camera at your side with all eyes on you as you prepare to ask questions is a whole other ball game. In this lesson we will talk through and set some practical exercises to help build your skills and most importantly your confidence.

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.