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How to make an Interview more interesting.
I have the challenging prospect of interviewing an 80 year old woman and wondered what suggestions any of you seasoned producers might have for giving the finished piece more appeal.
Tips on shooting the actual interview and, in post what might be done editing-wise to create an interesting and audience pleasing video.Thanks
Gordon
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I’m guessing its a biography of sorts. If it is perhaps using some photgraphs that she might have from her past, her as a child, her wedding or whatever she might have and ask her specific questions about those events. Drop the photos in ala Ken Burns and use her as a voice over.
As for actual shooting depending on the efect you are looking for you can use soft lighting to make her look “better” and hide some wrinkles, use a small hairlight to highlight her gray hair (if she has) to make her look radiant and use a back light to seperate her from the background. OR you can use a harsher light to bring out her wrinkles and give her the “aged” look-I know some people would disagree, but I did one not long ago, he was an old time fireman (70something) and his wrinkles brought out the character of his personality. It really depends on the feel you are going for.
Also try NOT to mic the subject with a lav-use a boom mic-it just seems that most of the older generation feels more comfortable not wearing the mic but don’t mind the boom as its a part of the gear-its just kind of there.
HTHs
Have fun-these folks are a wonderful part of history and can tell stories with the best of ’em.Don B
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Don,
Thanks for these helpful tips. I appreciate your time.Gordon
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What a coincidence as one of my projects underway is based on two seperate interviews with my 80-year-old aunt! One thing I had her do at the end was to go through about 75 pictures and comment on them while filming, paying close attention to keeping them in order.
In another portion shot outside I positioned her to the left and left a good section of area (~40 of the screen) open to the right for panning and zooming while keeping her interview on camera. I also have 8mm footage that I intend to break-off to aka ‘dream scene’. Hope that helps and good luck!
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Thanks Big D. Like the idea of having her comment on photos.
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She enjoyed reminiscing on the photos immensely as witnessed by my trusty GL2:-) I’m sure your results will be similar, good luck and have fun, I know I do when talking with folks that have been around a spell.
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