Media Film 160 – AKatz – Fall 2017

Some suggestions to keep in mind for project #2 Ask questions that require full statements, not “yes” or “no” responses. Start with the easier questions, work your way up to the harder ones. Try to get your interviewee to tell you stories about what happened, not just give opinions about issues. Choose a proper location– the setting will give context, but if you can’t hear your character, or there’s distracting ambiance, better to move. Make your character feel at ease, but be careful that they don’t start answering questions before the recorder is rolling. Remind your character want you want from them in broad terms.  Let your character know you will be editing it down, so they can rephrase a statement. Make sure to record your own voice on a separate mic if you plan on using it in the film. Practice having them answer in full sentences, keeping the question in the beginning part of the answer. Give nonverbal encouragement by nodding or through facial expressions. ...

https://storycorps.org/participate/great-questions/ Great Questions for Anyone Friends and Colleagues Grandparents Raising Children Parents Growing Up School Teachers Love & Relationships Marriage & Partnership Working Religion Serious Illness Family Heritage War Remembering a Loved One GREAT QUESTIONS FOR ANYONE Who has been the most important person in your life? Can you tell me about him or her? What was the happiest moment of your life? The saddest? Who has been the biggest influence on your life? What lessons did that person teach you? Who has been the kindest to you in your life? What are the most important lessons you’ve learned in life? What is your earliest memory? What is your favorite memory of me? Are there any funny stories your family tells about you that come to mind? Are there any funny stories or memories or characters from your life that you want to tell me about? What are you proudest of? When ...

Assignment #2: Audio Portrait of a Person Your second assignment for the semester is based on an interview with one of your  classmates. First, you will pre-interview a classmate in order to define a theme for your piece. As you listen to your classmate, try to identify something unique about their story that “grabs” you.  The following week, you will interview the person using questions you have  written up before the interview, recording the interview with the Zoom recorder. Finally, you will create a multi-track audio piece in Premiere Pro based on the interview. When you do your recording, record ample material, but try not to go overboard. 15  minutes worth should work. The final piece should be 3 to 4 minutes in length. Your audio portrait should mix sound elements including the voice of the interviewee, your voice (if you choose to include it), ambient background sound, music, and other sound effects as you see fit, for a real multi-track edit. Be sure y...