https://drive.google.com/open?id=1TywwJXuGYNnKiKTt3obmxJkKozNfe9Qv
Still in the works. The interview went into being about a hour conversation about the craft. I want to use more b-roll and feel like I can get a few better talking clips that help the film be more explanatory as to the craft and its details. I also want to include different angles to get the film to be less boring. Maybe even a change in locations.
Hi Ricky, I think John is super interesting. There are a few things I think you could do with this interview.
– He focuses on music and you could get play some of his music in the background. You can also start with his music before he introduces himself and use the music as a form of breath in the interview. I don’t know if you intend on filming more but you can get more creative with B-roll. I personally know that John has a unique sense of style so you could align some of his music with some of the cool clothing he chooses to wear. Or, you can film some shots of him just walking while his music plays in the background.
– I wish you had more stable shots of the software he uses. There is a setting on the computer that allows you to “onscreen” film what you’re doing on your computer or laptop.
-There is a background hum in the audio which you can try to reduce in post.
– Throughout the interview, he talks about music and then suddenly goes on about his passion for literature. I think that’s kind of unnecessary because he doesn’t say too much about it. You could cut that out.
– I don’t know if you plan on keeping your audio of you asking him the questions but you could cut it out. The zooming in and out is a bit distracting but that could just be your filming style.
I’m excited to see your final product!
Some things that could help improve the interview would be to include some b-roll of John working on a beat. Also, I think it would help if you added soundtrack in the beginning (you could even use one of John’s created beats). Furthermore, you may want to see how the final product may look like with the absence of you asking the questions. All in all, I thought this interview was relaxing because of the way you were able to connect with John. It is clear that he’s comfortable in front of the camera and wasn’t afraid to open up to you; as well as, being himself in terms of not code-switching.