MEDIA OPERATOR

• consistent mode of comunication
• administration: forms for insurance, release forms, safety report, acquiring venue PERMISSION
• always have PLAN Bs in case permissions/forms don’t come through
• be aware of private info e.g. house number, street etc
• be aware of context and what’s necessary. is form needed when focus is on subject and not location? is it a public or private venue?
• would you brief or not, subjects? purpose: a choice to set them at ease
• subjects sign personal release form (producer allowed to edit form)
• what does the release form implicate? is it necessary for each project?

THE ART OF THE INTERVIEW

who:

• do they have something to say (are they interesting)
• are they credible
• can they deliver on camera
• are they good talents
• who is my audience

what:

• what are you going to ask them
• research – reading speaking, observing
• write questions (simple, short, open ended, no bias!)
• it’s not about me, it’s about the subject
• practice

close ended:

• who will you vote for this election?

open ended:

• what do you think about the two candidates on this election?

leading questions (they are bad because they imply something biased):

• what problems do you have with your boss?
• how did you smash your car?

where:

• location. private or public? connection to interviewee? permission?
• technical. setting. is there enough light? disruptive sounds? visual background? will there be changes? how can setting compliment the story as well?

when:

• brief subject: clothing, repeat question, overview, etc
• maintain eye contact
• listen. nod and facial expressions. be quiet. no ‘uh-huh’ or ‘mmm’
• be flexible / adaptable
• be respectful and show empathy