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Get Interviewing: Practical Exercises for Aspiring Documentary Filmmakers

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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. Pressure can be high, so in this lesson we go through and set some practical exercises to help build your skills, and most importantly your confidence.

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The Documentary Interview - Practical Excersises

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