Blog 23: 2014 Interview

1.  Who did you interview and what house are they in?

Emily Vysma South House

2.  What ideas do you have for your senior project and why?

I was thinking of going into Arts. I like the cosmetology area because I really find that fascinating because there’s more to it than just putting on makeup, there’s health tips and just the way you’re suppose to do it is fascinating to me.

3.  What do you plan to do for your summer 10 hour mentorship experience?

I’m not really sure yet but I was thinking of getting in touch with people who do make-up and see if I can follow them around while they are on the job.

4.  What do you hope to see or expect to see in watching the 2013 2-hour presentations?

I'm hoping it will help me to focus more on what I want to go into for the project instead of having such a broad topic.

5.  What questions do you have that I can answer about senior year or senior project ?

How broad should you be with the topic you choose?

You’ll probably start very broad but then narrow it down. One student example is someone started with art and narrowed it down to painting.

Blog 17: Fourth Interview Questions

1. What is most important in making an independent short film?
2. What experience does a person need to to be a good actor in an independent film?
3. What is the best way to color grade to enhance the feeling of a scene?
4. What is better, use light from home or buy lights to use on set?
5. What makes a helpful team when filming?
6. How do you know what song is right for a scene?
7. What is the director pacifically responsible for?
8. How is good pacing created while editing?
9. What skills should I be practicing?
10. What connections help you the most?
11. What is the best way to create new camera angles that work?
12. What graduate degree or bachelors degree should I get if I want to study film?
13. What staff are essential to have when filming?
14. When are shadows effective is telling a story?
15. What happens when you had a creative idea for a video and then the audience shuts it down?
16. What is the best was to do cinematography when first creating short films? Play it safe, basic shots?
17. How important is / how can I become good at / What is the best way to become good at Editing?
18. How important is cinematography in a short film to the audience?
19. What are important techniques to keep up with? (physically and talents)
20. What is the number one best thing to practice to eventually create a good short film?
21. What is the most important role of the staff / which overlap?

Blog 12: Third Interview Questions

1. What is most important in making an independent short film?
2. What is the psychology behind camera movement?
3. What are easily overlooked details when making a film?
4. How important is music to a scene?
5. Would a sneek peek do more than promote a short film?
6. What is the best way for someone to get their name out there?
7. When should equipment be used vs. handheld?
8. How would it be possible to have a one man crew?
9. What can a person do to create in camera effects with no equipment?
10. What type of actors can enhance a short film?

Blog 6: Second Interview Questions

1. What is your background in camera operations?
2. What are some hobbies you have done to improve your skills in your career?
3. Who are some experts you have worked with that have taught you valuable techniques?
4. How many years of experience do you have as a camera operator supervisor?
5. What is the most memberable thing you have learned in your years of experience?

Blog 3: Interview Preparation

1. I plan to interview Robert Rodriguez because his is in charge of the sound booth and camera men where I will be doing my service learning.

2. In additional to the required questions, I plan to ask:

• What are the best techniques of camera movement?
•  What do you think the importance of camera movement is in film or at live events?
• What do you do when things go wrong?
• How do you feel about the many different types of cameras?
• What is your favorite kind of equipment to use and why?