{"id":74748,"date":"2016-05-06T09:38:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-06T14:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=74748"},"modified":"2016-05-06T09:38:17","modified_gmt":"2016-05-06T14:38:17","slug":"filmmaking-interview-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/filmmaking-interview-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview Tips Every Documentary Filmmaker Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

The interview is an\u00a0important aspect of\u00a0documentary filmmaking. Check out these<\/span>\u00a0must-know interview tips before starting your next project.<\/h2>\n

Top image via Pat Mills<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The importance of conducting a solid interview can’t be overstated<\/strong> when it comes to documentary filmmaking. But every filmmaker is different in terms of how they approach and capture that interview. The way Errol Morris conducts an interview<\/a> is vastly different from the way Werner Herzog conducts an interview<\/a>. With that said, let’s run through a few interview tips every documentary filmmaker should know.<\/p>\n

1. Prepare Accordingly, but Remain Adaptable<\/h3>\n

\"InterviewImage: documentarian\u00a0Laura Poitras<\/a>\u00a0researching, via\u00a0The New York Times<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Research is an absolute must<\/a> before ever attempting to produce a\u00a0documentary film<\/strong>, let alone an interview. For example, I researched\u00a0my last documentary film for nearly a year\u00a0before we ever rolled on a camera. By researching your film, you’ll be better able to intelligently adapt your questions to match your subject’s responses.<\/p>\n

2. Avoid “Yes” and “No” Questions<\/h3>\n

\"InterviewImage: documentary filmmaker Nel Shelby and crew during interview, via Nel Shelby Productions<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

With research and planning done, it’s time to craft questions for the interview<\/strong>. For this you’ll want to ensure that you have a solid dialogue going with your subject before the interview. Just be mindful not to prep them \u2014 you want their responses to be real and authentic, and that doesn’t happen if you conduct a preinterview.<\/p>\n

Develop your questions from your research and correspondence with your subject. The key to creating these questions is to ensure that they aren’t “yes” or “no” questions. Your questions need to be structured and framed in such a way that they\u00a0invite the subject to talk<\/a> and give quantitative responses. We also want to ask them to restate the question before answering.<\/p>\n

The secret to asking revealing<\/span>\u00a0questions is to ask about the subject\u2019s \u201cfeelings and emotions\u201d and to\u00a0<\/span>ask the subject to tell you a story full of details. – The Wild Classroom<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

3. Ensure Your Subject Is Comfortable<\/h3>\n

\"InterviewImage: Fredrick Wiseman’s<\/a> crew before filming National Gallery, via DVDExotica<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

With a foundation based on research and expansive questions, you’re\u00a0ready to actually conduct the interview \u2014<\/strong> and while you\u00a0may be completely comfortable around running cameras, your subject might not be. Because of this, you\u00a0need to ensure your subjects are comfortable<\/a> before you\u00a0ever start rolling.<\/p>\n

I’ve found a technique learned from filmmaker Scott Thurman<\/a>\u00a0to be helpful for this. Thurman recommends giving your subject your undivided attention while the crew prepares the gear and set. Make small talk and chat about anything. Ease their mind and make them feel as comfortable as possible. When you’re\u00a0finally ready to go, they’ll feel much more at ease with the process. Be respectful of your subject\u00a0and remember they are accommodating you, so be sure to accommodate them.<\/p>\n

4. Be Engaging With Your Subject<\/h3>\n

\"InterviewImage: documentary Filmmaker Errol Morris<\/a> during an interview<\/em><\/p>\n

Your subject is feeling positive, confident, and ready to roll. You\u00a0hit record. Now, it’s absolutely crucial for you to remain engaged with both energy level and eye contact. If your energy level is good, your subject’s is likely to be as well. Having an engaged subject can make a huge difference for your interview.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One quick note about eye contact. I like to maintain eye contact<\/a> with my subject throughout the interview. There will be moments when you write a note about something they said, but try to bring eye contact back immediately. If the\u00a0filmmaker doesn’t maintain eye contact, the subject’s eyes will drift around the space\u00a0and likely\u00a0become disengaged.<\/p>\n

5. Leave Spaces to Breathe<\/h3>\n

\"InterviewImage: documentarian Clio Barnard<\/a> on set of The Arbor<\/a>, via IMDb<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Finally, we have solid questions, an engaged subject, and rolling cameras. This is the perfect mix for a great interview, minus one thing \u2014 breathing<\/strong> room<\/strong>. When conducting an\u00a0interview, you need to make sure you leave plenty of space for edits. I like to tell my subjects to give me a beat or two before starting in with their answer. Then when they finish, I’m going to let there be an awkward pause \u2014 a place for the interview to breathe.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This technique is, of course, for the editing phase of the film. Don’t feel that you need to stop recording immediately after you finish your questions. I’ve been able to capture some of the best bits of my interviews during post-question conversational moments.<\/p>\n

What approach do you take to interviews?\u00a0<\/strong>Share your thoughts in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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