Ed Why all those "6's" ie... edd666 & 666, are you the Double Bad Diablo? What was your childhood like and what influences guide you in your adult life and the career path you have chosen?
Your photo, <http://tinyurl.com/27h9rg> reminds me of a dreamy eyed Rupert Murdoch. When you rest your head to sleep at night, is this image (what the heck is that, a flower pot? Hot Air balloon? Close up of a Lava Lamp?) a inspiration or aspiration? I think most every successful interview I have worked on has three things: Knowledge of subject (both interviewer and interviewee) and the inquisitive interviewer's instinctive ability to lead, follow and hand hold which educates, informs or entertains the intended/general audience. Dick Cavett, Steve Allen (old school), Brian Lamb, Ed Bradley, Christian Amanpour, are a few that come to mind first. Though more of the above, the setting/stage where the interview takes place. On location it is easy. Conduct the interview where that person will be at home, comfortable, relaxed (unless this is ambush journalism in which case all is (un)fair). On a stage/studio or the unfamiliar, the less distractions in the eye line the better (especially a On Air or Live monitor). The average joe is going to be nervous/self conscious. Depending on ethical or legal constraints (and kids) the best is to roll tape on the pre interview. When someone assumes that the camera is not rolling they are often less inhibited. They are not thinking to hard about the 8oo things that flash through their head when words "Roll Tape" is called. Kids especially can be extremes when they know they are on or off camera. Art Linkletter, Mr Rodgers, Soupy Sales, Allen Funt. A good equipment package. Everything is checked before you depart for a location and/or the interviewee is brought to the set. Lighting should be comfortable, KinoFlo's or LED kits. Small grip package (stands, flags, bags, rags, gel). Good microphones and a digital or tape backup. Redundancy is important spare spares (bulbs, cables, anything that can HALT a production .... TAPE AND BATTERIES). KinoFlo, DedoLights, Element Labs' L.E.D. Barbazon. Conducting the interview itself ... straight line or zig zagging. It depends on so much. Marilyn Manson vs The Pope. Scientist vs Injured Vet. And of course everything is out the window with a real media savvy subject. Ground rules are often set by their agent/manager/handler/image consultant/owner. Questions, location, time etc will be dictated (yuck, you become a puppet) or they may require the submission of the questions you plan to ask prior to the day. Additional thoughts for you to look into further: Scout the location, know before you go. A makeup person or familiarity with applying makeup. Clothing (wardrobe person)and colors (Art Director). Material (silk, wool, cotton, polyester) can be kind or a nightmare. To deep a subject for this space. Colors of clothing and the location/set should compliment not contrast to harshly. White walls, White suit, Lime green Vase, plaid upholstery, and then sit a Asian, Mexican Caucasian or African-American down and each scenario would have distinct disadvantages in this example. In most cases it would not be pleasing to the eye. If at all possible use a GOOD wide angle lens or shoot in a room large enough to work the zoom (for depth of field). Don't shot against a window (fight exposure) or flat wall (boring). Now I don't mind answering a question or sharing my opinion in this forum. What I would not want to see is this forum mined for profit. Diablo, as an author, Radio & TV show Host, Producer and motivational speaker, how would you feel if someone used your experience/work for their own profit? And I have a followup question. Look forward to reading in this forum what you learn. And good luck with your site and book(s). --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Ed " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi, if you conduct interviews as part of your videoblog, you probably > have some thoughts about do's and don'ts of conducting an interview. > I have started a blog that covers how to conduct an interview in the > broadcast media. It is at: > http://www.conductknockoutbroadcastinterviews.com/blog/. I would > welcome your comments on what makes for a good interview, who your > favorite interviewers are, or whatever. You can mention your > videoblog so not only will people learn from you, you will get some > exposure. OK, thanks, Ed Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
