Interview Techniques

Click on the link to read the article and answer the questions below in the form of a comment to this post.

http://www.videomaker.com/article/7657-interview-techniques

1. What is the advantage of including the interviewer and questions in the interview?

2. How do you "prep" your interview subject and why is that important?

3. What is involved in setting the stage for the interview?

4. What is the best microphone to use for an interview? Why?

5. What is the director's responsibility during the interview? What is the reporter's responsibility?

The Rule of Thirds

Read the article linked below. Post a comment that summarizes the article.

http://www.geniusdv.com/news_and_tutorials/2011/05/video_production_tip_using_the_rule_of_thirds.php

Movie Continuity Errors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3vQQ3ntVY4

The Rule of Thirds - River Brooks

The Rule of Thirds give you an understanding of how to position subjects in the frame if you follow this rule your video shouldn't look dull. By following The Rule of Thirds and not playing your subjects in the direct center of the screen your scene will appear more interesting and visually appealing. If you're still wondering why you should use this simple rule and not just continue placing your subject in the direct middle of the screen I'll tell you, we tend to spend more of our time focused on the corners of the screen not direct in the middle so if you had an important subject you would want people to focus on the subject and not put it directly in the middle. The Rule of Thirds simply states that images may appear more engaging or dynamic when not placed in the center.

Full article

Types of Shots

Review the types of shots and answer the questions by clicking on the link.

http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/

1. Describe the difference between a point of view (POV) shot and an over the shoulder (OSS) shot.
2. Why might a director use an extreme close up shot?
3. What is a medium shot (MS)?
4. Describe the importance of a cutaway.

TV Production Overview

http://www.cybercollege.com/tvp001.htm

TN: Background Slides

Please complete the following background slides:

Forensic Science Class
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You must do one background slide of each topic and email to me: sturgilljt@alleghany.k12.nc.us

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