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The Documentary Interview

Mark ThorburnLessons: 13Length: 1.1 hours
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2.4 The Five ‘W’s

Who, What, Where, When & Why: we may have all heard of them, we may understand the reason for them, but how do we best employ them? This lesson is all about questions, or, more accurately, how those questions are asked. In this lesson you will learn about reframing the question, the art of listening, the art of deviating from your set questions, and the beauty of silence and when to use it.

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.