"Directing The Documentary"
The packet of reading is helpful because it explains the process of an interview, and not just WHAT to do. It explains HOW to do it. There are even different types of interviews, with connects back to the question: What is a documentary? I understand that there is no solid definition that all documentarians will agree upon, but I didn't know that there were different kinds of interviews as well. Since I might be doing two different documentaries for this project, I can keep in mind using completely different angles for each documentary, so I can explore EXACTLY what I want to with my individual project and be more lenient with the group project. Now I won't be so uptight and controlling (even though I try not to) when it comes to the group project.
Today our group is picking up Joe's camera, to film, because his camera is compatible with the systems used at MTN for editing and everything else that we need. We are still filling out the sheet that our group hasn't turned in yet, with more specifics about the kinds of shots we want. I think the idea our group has is solid, we'll get a decent story, but right now our shot plans and the footage we really want is planned with a "we'll just wing it" kind of attitude. I don't know if it will work or not, but we're planing on getting some great B Roll today, going to film Mr. Christy in his class and perhaps open up the old fire escape for wheelchairs. I hope we can make some phone calls as well to the fire department chief or somebody who deals with finances in the school system that has power over the decision as to whether or not wheelchair ramps are necessary or not. I would like to schedule an interview or two for the next couple of weeks. I want to find out if it's possible to have a fire truck come over to the school and show us what is to happen in case of a fire drill or a real fire. That's where our group is at. I'm going to the final cut pro training on Sunday, noon to five.
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