As the due date for Brief 3 draws closer, there is a lot to be done in order ensure that the final product we hand in is up to standard. This week’s lectorial introduced us to some of the best practices for interviews as well as the procedures we will need to make a habit of for the rest of our projects here at university.

Some of the more obvious procedures were covered such as release forms and safety reports. As this was discussed in class, I released just how much preparation would be required to film a short interview with a close friend, and how much more preparation is going to be need to for larger projects.

An interesting question was raised about where the line is in terms of filming permission between tourists filming on their iPhone and student films shooting with a small crew. Obviously, there is a difference, but knowing whether permission is required or not can be a difficult thing. I have myself been in the situation a few times, where I’ve tried filming in a public place, unaware of the rules and regulations and have had to stop shooting. As much as this sort of thing can be a pain sometimes, it’s good to be aware of it and begin to understand what correct procedure actually is.

The advice about how to best run an interview also made me think about the brief differently. My subject is a close friend of mine, but of course I don’t want the final product to sound like the usual kinds of conversations I have with her, as that won’t be accessible to an audience who have never met her. I’m still deciding whether or not to send her the questions beforehand, as while I like the idea of a natural, candid interview, I also see the merit in preparing her so she is able to present a version of that she is happy with her.