This video has a lot of potential. Your subject has a good story to tell, and a lot to say about his experiences at home and coming here to be at school while his family is back in another country.
In terms of your video, I liked the opening scene, I thought it was cool having him in performance to set up what you would be talking about, by focusing in on the subject, and not immediately jumping into the interview – it was effective.
I do, however, think there are ways to make the video a lot better, viewing wise to the audience. There were a lot of abrupt cuts, or dissolves, where he was cut off from what he was saying, which threw me off. Also, the background was not necessarily the best place to interview the subject, as well as having him standing up because he did a lot of moving which was distracting from trying to listen to him speak. If able, I would ask to redo that interview and find a more suitable place to sit him down and speak with him because his topic is interesting.
Also, you should include more b-roll if possible of the subject.
Like I said in class you did well in selecting your subject. The framing of the video could be improved and I think would make your interview more effective. Also, at some points your video was jumpy, consider adding some dissolves. The flow of your video isn’t terribly confusing but I would encourage you to consider some alternatives to the sequence of your interview. Like others have said you should really look to adding b-roll of Raahil playing cricket.
Sorry I posted that prematurely. I liked the sequence you had to open your interview. If possible try to add some more dynamic shots like that where Raahil is engaging in an activity he enjoys, like dance or cricket. I would recommend just asking him if he has any home videos if you’re short on time.
This video has a lot of potential. Your subject has a good story to tell, and a lot to say about his experiences at home and coming here to be at school while his family is back in another country.
In terms of your video, I liked the opening scene, I thought it was cool having him in performance to set up what you would be talking about, by focusing in on the subject, and not immediately jumping into the interview – it was effective.
I do, however, think there are ways to make the video a lot better, viewing wise to the audience. There were a lot of abrupt cuts, or dissolves, where he was cut off from what he was saying, which threw me off. Also, the background was not necessarily the best place to interview the subject, as well as having him standing up because he did a lot of moving which was distracting from trying to listen to him speak. If able, I would ask to redo that interview and find a more suitable place to sit him down and speak with him because his topic is interesting.
Also, you should include more b-roll if possible of the subject.
Like I said in class you did well in selecting your subject. The framing of the video could be improved and I think would make your interview more effective. Also, at some points your video was jumpy, consider adding some dissolves. The flow of your video isn’t terribly confusing but I would encourage you to consider some alternatives to the sequence of your interview. Like others have said you should really look to adding b-roll of Raahil playing cricket.
Sorry I posted that prematurely. I liked the sequence you had to open your interview. If possible try to add some more dynamic shots like that where Raahil is engaging in an activity he enjoys, like dance or cricket. I would recommend just asking him if he has any home videos if you’re short on time.