Video Production
Miss Qureshi 2013
Composition (Interviewing)
When filming an interview, all we really need is a head shot of the person being interviewed, right?
Wrong!
We may not notice, but the background and set where the interviewee is being recorded has been subtly prepared so that we don't notice it yet it is still visually pleasing.
Watch the videos below and pay close attention to the framing and composition. Can you identify some of the framing techniques that the videographers use?
Watch the videos below on celebrity interviews. You do not need to watch the entire clip.
In the Drake interview below, take note of at least 3 different framing techniques that the videographer uses.
The video below is a DOCUMENTARY amateurly edited and directed by your teacher, Miss Qureshi, titled Muslims in the West.
A documentary typically consists of unscripted video footage depicting real life. Also, interviews tend to be an element found in documentaries.
Watch the video below and notice the different styles of framing techniques, transitions, captions, music, and organization that Miss Qureshi used.
One of the most famous on-screen interviewers of all time is Barbara Walters. Ever hear of her?
Watch the video clip below, what elements do you find in common with this video and the last one you just watched?
Below is Barbara Walters interview of both the president and first lady. Look for similar elements here as well.