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The Documentary Interview

Mark ThorburnLessons: 13Length: 1.1 hours
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2.2 Research and Source Subjects

The reason for conducting an interview is usually to have either expert knowledge or a first-hand account on screen. With these primary reasons in mind, how is it best to source your subjects, and what decision-making processes should you go through before approaching them? How much do you need to know about the topic in question, and what is the benefit of having the interviewee on screen?

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.