There is a wealth of information on documentary interviewing techniques and this discussion is only one small view.Here are five other resources pulled from the 4,420,000 possible Google threads:
The Art of the Documentary Interview – “ A great interview is a lesson in the art of eliciting a story from your interviewee. Not just any story, but their story. Told in their own words, but in a manner that is focused, engaging, and has a clear beginning, middle and end.”
Interview tips for documentary filmmaking – “For those of you who are thinking of getting into documentary filmmaking or those of you who just want to brush up on your skills, here are some tips for getting the perfect interview.”
Interviewing Techniques – “Here are some tips on conducting interviews for your documentary”
Documentary Filmmakers Handbook - Google Books is a great resource for just about any endeavor, filmmaking being a good example. Check out this section “Some Interview Techniques.”
Interview Techniques from the Film Lab – Tung and Cheek video on how and how not to conduct interviews.
What is your favorite reference source?
Make sure to check out the rest of the articles:
Interview Techniques for Social Filmmakers – Peer Dialogue
Interviewing Techniques for Social Filmmakers – Part 2
Interview Techniques for Social Filmmakers
