Codes and Conventions of an Interview

Codes and Conventions of an Interview

1. Mise en scene

   • Setting/Background
     • The background is important, it signifies the genre/theme.
     • Lighting
       • Should mostly be focused on
   • Costume
     • Appropriate for the genre
       • Looks professional and suitable
     • Props are also used in and interview to show the audience of what the theme is.

2. Camera angles

   • Direct address
     • When the person infront of the camera is talking directly to the camera
   • Medium Close up
   • Close up
     • Captures the emotion and faciel expressions of the interviewee
   • Framing
     • Left or Right
     • If there is more than one interview being used then the positioning alternates, this adds to the creativity
       • Positioning is important, if the interviewee is on the right side of the frame, the interviewer should be on the left side of the frame.
       • The interviwer should be sitting or standing as close to the camera as possible

3. Graphics

   • Names
   • Titles
   • Job titles
   • Subtitles

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