Title: Shoot a location interview.
Course: Television and Media Production II (11103-II) > Section: Production: Shooting Field/Location Video

Shooting should include

- calibrating the recording equipment (e.g., mic check)
- using a variety of shots (e.g., cutaways, reversals, over the shoulder [OTS], rule of thirds)
- considering location parameters (e.g., lighting, framing, background noise)
- re-wording the questions to solicit concise statements from the interviewee
- providing an opportunity for additional thoughts from the interviewee
- providing a statement of the subject’s identification and the date of the interview (i.e., documentation).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Which shots and camera angles are required for a typical video interview?
- What are the most typical problems that hamper effective shooting of interviews on location?
- What are some common equipment needs and issues associated with location interviews?
- How does shooting on location differ from shooting in a studio?