Today my group bundled up and spent some time by Fairchild Library interview some students and staff about their thoughts on the upcoming NFL Super Bowl. The goal was to get a variety of different shots of the interviewees and compare the different shots. In the first three shots, the sun is at the side of the interviewee and a shadow is cast over half of the face. It is not so much distracting from the video itself, but it is noticeable. The next two shots have the sun behind the person and is distracting with the light shining at the camera. We put the sun behind our heads for the next two shots, and it provided a better shot when compared with the sun in the camera's lens. The best shots came when we interviewed people in the shade, in an office, and in a large room. Overall these three types on interviews had the best result.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Lehigh Students on the Superbowl
Today I braved the cold to hear what Lehigh students think about this weekend's Superbowl. In addition to learning what team Lehigh students care about, I learned about video quality. By trying different shots, I learned that close up shots were best for this type of interview. Because of the snow and wind, anything more than a close up was often too bright and not loud enough. Lighting posed a serious problem. Shadows were created if the interviewee was a certain way in the sun, but with the sun in my eyes, the picture was not ideal either. By having both of us stand in the shade, it was easier for me to shoot the film and for the subject to focus on my questions and not the glaring sun. I enjoyed shooting medium shots most because I really tried to think about the shot. I used the rule of thirds to place the subject and then found pretty scenery to fill in the rest of the frame. Medium shots work best when the setting is part of the story. Long shots serve a purpose to provide a wide view of the scene, but for personal interviews they are not very practical.
Monday, January 24, 2011
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