How do you approach capturing visuals that support and enhance investigative storytelling?

Sample interview questions: How do you approach capturing visuals that support and enhance investigative storytelling?

Sample answer:

  • Research and Context: Thoroughly understand the investigative story’s background, subjects, and locations. Research and context help you anticipate crucial moments and prepare the appropriate shots.

  • Shot Diversity:

    • Wide and Establishing Shots: Establish setting, place subject(s) in context, provide orientation.
    • Medium and Close-ups: Reveal facial expressions, gestures, reactions, and emotions.
    • Reaction and B-roll Shots: Capture the reactions, emotions, and perspectives of individuals involved or impacted by the investigation.
    • Dynamic and Creative Shooting: Consider unconventional angles, movement, and composition to create visually interesting and engaging footage.
  • Immersive Interviews:

    • In-depth Interviews: Use close-ups and medium shots to capture emotions, expressions, and details.
    • Wide Shots: Include the environment and context to provide a sense of place.
    • Creative Composition: Use angles, lighting, and framing to make interviews visually appealing.
    • Establishing Shots: Transition to interviewee’s surroundings or related scenes to provide context.
  • Visual Storytelling:

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