For our last lab assignment I was only there half of the time. But for a good reason: class.
Trust me, I would have preferred to have been there the entire time--intro to planet earth just isn't as interesting as staking potential interviewees. It's just not rockin'. Pun so intended.
However, I did manage to be at 3 of our 6 or 7 interviews and of course, the editing process, which I took care of (I think this evened things out in terms of me not being there the entire time).
These are my mental notes about the entire process:
1. If you're going to shoot indoors, there must be enough lighting. Stay away from dark corridors or obstructed windows that don't let enough light come in.
2. Rule of thirds! I think in general, we didn't really follow this rule...But after watching the video, I see why it's important. It's easier to focus on the subject speaking when they're not in the middle. Must be some psychological thing, but the rule of thirds is a basic guideline that, although it's not hard to follow, it's sometimes easy to forget.
3. Audio. Oh Dios. I think this is a hit or miss for each particular setting because you never know what sound is lurking around the corner or if the voice echoes too much or if you can hear the wind "slapping" the camera. These are things that can't always be seen until you play the video, whether in the camera or on the computer. Nevertheless, picking a quiet place is a safe spot for filming.
4. Subjects. Just pick anybody who's walking around where you're supposed to shoot. Some will reject you, some will accept, but one must ask all potential subjects because you never know what you're gonna get (sometimes, the best responses are the ones you're not looking for).
So, here's the video. I hope this explains all of the above. (I just realized that I speak mostly with one side of my mouth...like a twitch on my lips. You'll see what I mean. )
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