Codes and conventions of interviews
- 1. Codes and Conventions of Interviews
- 2. Use of only a few types of shot Mid Shot: Mid shots are used for interviews mainly if the background behind them is relevant and if seen would reinforce a point. Medium Close Up: Medium Close ups are more common as they zoom further into the expression and manner of the interviewee Over the shoulder shot: Over the shoulder shots are mainly used if there is a presenter asking the questions directly
- 3. Other Conventions Vox pops: More professional looking vox pops don’t have the interviewee looking directly at the camera but somewhere near it instead. Relevant mise en scene background and props: In expert interviews particularly relevant props and backgrounds are very good at reinforcing the underlining point. Lowered music levels: Throughout most documentaries there will be low lying non-digetic music which, when interviews are shown, gets quieter to hear the answers easier.
- 4. Where we may use this: When filming our expert interviews we will definitely take into account the background locations such as in front of mobile phone posters around college or in front of computers and other technologies. When filing our vox pops we will use more monotone locations such as photos from our location recce against white walls as the shots are there for only a short time and consistency between cuts will be helped by using the same backgrounds. On top of this we will also know how to properly direct our interviewees on where to look and also the camera positioning that will see our interviews consist of MCU’s to highlight expressions that our interviewees may feel.