This is my first interview and I interviewed Ian Anglum. With this interview I learned about color correcting, b roll and the various tools associated with that, and properly using sound. I learned how to fade sound in and out and how to make cuts sound like one whole interview without any stops. This was also my first time consciously framing a shot for the best effect. I also learned more about how to interview people. I had already done it once at a Williams girls soccer game but for this interview I came in with no prepared questions. I followed interesting leads in the conversation and the interview evolved into something much more personal than I had anticipated. I learned what kinds of questions get people talking and what questions don't, open ended versus yes or no questions.
This is my second interview and I interviewed Julia Dapron. Editing this video's audio was difficult because the microphone wasn't working effectively and there was a hum in the background. There was one point where her voice completely changed pitch and I had to add in fuzz and fade in and out so the cut was less notable to the listener. I had to play with the decibel because some parts she was speaking loudly and others she was speaking quietly and I had to adjust it to all be at the same level. I definitely learned to make sure my audio was working the way it should before I begin filming.
This is Cece Devine's interview of me. I was in a group with the advanced kids so I didn't get the chance to be a PA but I got to interview and be interviewed. Being interviewed made me very conscious about the way I spoke and the importance of not slurring my words, actually enunciating, and repeating the question when asked. It made me even more aware of how long an interview actually is versus what it is cut down to. A lot of the things I talked about didn't make the cut but it still seemed like a cohesive interview. Also I already knew what went into making a shot but being the one that had to sit there as the lights and camera were adjusted reminded me how tedious it was and how I should definitely have it done before my actors or the person I'm interviewing arrives.
This is the only video that I got the chance to be a PA for. Being a PA, I have learned, is one of my favorite things. I love setting up effective shots and adjusting lights. Our location hunt took us a half an hour until I thought to go into the book closet. It was so cramped that we had to put the light on the table and when you were behind the camera you were wedged between stacks of books but it looked beautiful. We also had to stop and start and repeat for noise because for some reason someone was using a drill next door. I loved sitting behind the camera and supporting the interviewer and interviewee.
This is my second time being interviewed. Amelia interviewed me and I was less nervous than the first time. Partially because I was very comfortable in the location but because I had done it before and I knew the drill. Repeat questions, enunciate, and be aware of surrounding sound. I tried to answer questions as broadly as possible because the interview had no strict direction. When I had fully answered a question and Amelia didn't know what to ask next I would elaborate on the last question until she had another question. I was also aware of staying in relatively the same position, I kept on wanting to cross my arms but I didn't because I wanted to maintain the continuity of the shots.