1. What is a Focus Statement?  Fousing the attention of the interview on a specific, focused topic.

2. Why do we need a Focus Statement? To keep the interview in check without going off track.

3. Give an example of a Focus Statement sentence. Homecoming girls make dresses.

4. Give an example of a Focus Statement in 3 words: Girls make dresses.



5. What are the 6 Essential Equipment items you need with you when shooting an interview? Camera, tripod, microphone, headphones, battery, media.



6. Why is a tripod important?   Keep shots perfectly steady and clean.

7. The Tripod is my friend

8. Define: Pan.  horizontailly moving

9. Define: Tilt.  vertically moving

10. Why are headphones important? To listen as you record sound.

11. Why is it important to TEST YOUR EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU GO ON SHOOT!So nothing gets screwed up and equiptment allows you to shoot a good story.

12. Define Wide shot: Shot from a wide view. Overall setting and surroundings.


13. Why do we need a wide shot? To capture wider shots. Portray setting.


14. Define Medium shot: aless setting more detail.


15. Why do we need a medium shot? Can see event but with a wider point of view.


16. Define a tight shot. Close up, nice detail of shot.

17. Why do we need a tight shot? Good for close shots and detailed.

18. What is a sequence? Series of connecting plots.

19. Why do we need a sequence? Are always in all media.