For my Final, I decided to do something a little more Fine Arts. I haven't really been dabbling in it lately, and It really fills my artistic appetite so I came up with an idea. I started to read through my old poetry and until I found something that caught my eye.
So for my final project I am going to create images and scenes in the studio that will incapsulate the idea of the poem, and maybe try a few different things with a few different story lines. I know that I want to use a mixture of still lives along with some photography of people. However I don't want to use the faces in the photography, but only use their bodies to tell the story. I also want to create studio lighting scenes not just in the photo studio. I'm excited to see if and how it turns out.
This is the Poem:
I wouldn't have danced with the devil,
If the melody did not entice my soul.
I would not have tasted the forbidden,
If the fruit was not bold.
What seems so good,
Will soon become old.
The devil comes out,
And Karma is served cold.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Interviewing
For my final documentary project, I knew that I was going to have to interview the main artists involved in R.A.R.E so that everyone watching could understand the feel. So since this is new to me, and something I need to work on I figured it would be awesome to go over a few pointers I came across with my classmates that I am sure they will find helpful.
Having universal comfort in an interview is the most important aspect of the interview. If you are not comfortable, the interviewee is not going to be able to relax. To increase comfort level it is always good to meet at a place that is most comfortable for the interviewee and if you can make it a location that is relevant to the subject of the interview.
I know that it sounds cliche, but being yourself is the best way to put the interviewee at ease. It is the same as photographing a model, no need to be cheesy to make them laugh. Everyone can feel forced humor, they will feel more comfortable if you are just being yourself.
Its always good to start of the interview with some small talk. Build the two minute relationship with them, they will appreciate it and it will go along way.
When going to the interview, you should have all your questions written down. Also, Make sure you make double the questions that you intend to ask, that way you are not stuck in a muck with no questions to ask, and you will have a hefty line of questions so your transitions will flow easier. Flow is crucial, and so are transitions try to never jump from question to question that have nothing to do with the other. The interview is a conversation and should feel like one, especially if it is going to be on video. Also, when filming an interview it is great to ask open ended, two part questions. This will give them more room to talk and tell the story which will be captivating for the video. Let them tell the story, not you.
If a touchy question or topic comes up, play the devils advocate and get a good reaction. Everyone wants to see passion in the subject you are documenting. Also, never fill the voids. Silences are imperative to get them to say what they are really thinking. So if you get a very frigid answer and can feel they are holding back, wait it out. They will talk before you do in most cases.
Having universal comfort in an interview is the most important aspect of the interview. If you are not comfortable, the interviewee is not going to be able to relax. To increase comfort level it is always good to meet at a place that is most comfortable for the interviewee and if you can make it a location that is relevant to the subject of the interview.
I know that it sounds cliche, but being yourself is the best way to put the interviewee at ease. It is the same as photographing a model, no need to be cheesy to make them laugh. Everyone can feel forced humor, they will feel more comfortable if you are just being yourself.
Its always good to start of the interview with some small talk. Build the two minute relationship with them, they will appreciate it and it will go along way.
When going to the interview, you should have all your questions written down. Also, Make sure you make double the questions that you intend to ask, that way you are not stuck in a muck with no questions to ask, and you will have a hefty line of questions so your transitions will flow easier. Flow is crucial, and so are transitions try to never jump from question to question that have nothing to do with the other. The interview is a conversation and should feel like one, especially if it is going to be on video. Also, when filming an interview it is great to ask open ended, two part questions. This will give them more room to talk and tell the story which will be captivating for the video. Let them tell the story, not you.
If a touchy question or topic comes up, play the devils advocate and get a good reaction. Everyone wants to see passion in the subject you are documenting. Also, never fill the voids. Silences are imperative to get them to say what they are really thinking. So if you get a very frigid answer and can feel they are holding back, wait it out. They will talk before you do in most cases.
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