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.