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LEARNING TARGET: - I can frame my shot using good composition

Getting the Right Shot

There is a right way to film an interview and a wrong way.  A lot of it depends on where the person lis locaticted on the screen.  This lesson will teach you what shots to use, how to correctly frame the shot and how to use good composition when filming.

Interview

Watch & Discuss

Watch the video below. When watching the video, notice where the person is located in the shot. How does it feel and look?

Let's discuss what you noticed.

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Now watch this video looking for where the person is located also.

What was different?  Which video had better questions and why?  Which video had better information and why?​

Framing the shot

LEARNING TARGET: I can use good composition. I can frame a good interview.

Our next step in the interview process is to make sure we frame our shots correctly. Using Rule of Thirds and giving our subject nose room adds to the professionalism of our story. â€‹

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Learn more by viewing the presentation below.

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WATCH THESE VIDEOS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND RULE OF THIRDS & FRAMING.

Step 1 - Create your plan for this interview:  Just as in previous weeks, choose your topic and complete your pre-production: Gather info, create your questions, and figure out who will be interviewed.  But now, think about how to frame your shots and good composition.  

Activity 1: Complete your preproduction form, making sure to use good questioning skills as previously learned. Take photos of good interview framing using close or medium shots, rule of 3rds, appropriate nose room and look room

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Step 2 - Film and edit your interviews: With your locations choosen and preproduction completed, go film the interviews.  Make sure to focus on good framing.  Remember to continue to use good audio and mic skills as filming: check audio before you film and after, use a mic, and adjust levels when done

 

Activity 2: Go film your interviews according to the guidelines.  When done, edit your video to create a complete news package. Export the video and turn in when finished.​

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