ATW-Interview+Questions

Introduction The Task The Process The Due Dates Interview Questions Evaluation Resources Student Pages

The following items are to help you in planning your interviews and your questions:

 * INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: The ideal question is one that requires the interviewee to repeat the question or at least give a complete answer not requiring the question to be included. Sometimes "how about XXX" is enough. The interviewee then will have to explain in his words what you are talking about. "What did you think about current national elections?" Would elicit a better answer than "Did you think the recent election was a fraud?" ([|more advice about questions], [|and the interview])
 * GETTING ACQUAINTED: This is the most important aspect of the interview. If done well, the interview should be a success. Perfect lighting, a great background, good sound and camera work is nothing if the interviewee is not at ease. As the interviewee sits, the interviewer keeps the chatter going with non-interview, "getting to know them" questions.
 * THINGS TO CONSIDER: Quietness while scouting AND at the time of taping. Questions to ask: "When does the gardener come?" "Is there construction in the neighborhood?" "Are there any events on the day we plan to shoot that would effect our taping?" "Is there a barking dog near by, can he be penned up elsewhere?" Our ears/ brain ignores sounds that microphones hear. Consider what happens if the shoot time or day gets changed.