24-2812SA Documentary Production Module II The Interview

This intensive workshop uses practical hands on experience in the essentials ofthe documentary interview. The workshop will focus on the basics for interviews including, strong camera skills, correct framing, lens sizes and eyeline, three-point lighting, microphone placement and appropriate sound recording for the formal, on the fly and alternative-styles of on-camera interviews. Students will work on developing questions and conversation strategies for working documentaryinterview subjects, helping interviewees feel at ease on camera. Focus will be given towards creative problem solving of sound and image technical issues for both on location and studio interviews.

PREREQUISITES: 24-1000 and 24-1001 or 24-2031