Documentary

Question 1

What are the different types of framing and shots when conducting interviews?

Answer 1

• Mid Shot (using the rule of thirds to put the subject on the top left or right)
• Close Up (used to grab more emotion from the person)
• Don’t show the interviewer except when broadcasting
• Lighting faces the interviewee
• Simple an relevant background, not too distracting
• Make sure to hide all the equipment

Question 2

When do you use audio/sfx?

Answer 2

• Music must be engaging and impacting for memorable movie

- Use audio FX only with graphics

Question 3

What do you look for in locations when recording the interview?

Answer 3

• Easy accessibility
• Controllable lighting and audio
• Plenty of outlets
• Background has relevance

Question 4

What’s the first thing you do when making a documentary?

Answer 4

WIRTE A SCRIPT

Question 5

What are the main purposes for creating a documentary?

Answer 5

1) Inspire
2) Exploit
3) Educate

Question 6

Define talking heads:

Answer 6

Interviewee talks for too long with no B-Roll or graphics to break it up

Question 7

Define B-Roll:

Answer 7

Secondary/Supporting/Complementary footage for the interviews