Unit 36: Interview Techniques

Pre-Production Booklet for second

Interview

Name: Kelera Nayacakalou

Order of contents (italics show areas you must add in yourself)

Interview2
PurposeofInterview2
PlanningforInterview2
LocationRecceforInterview2
Script:thisshouldincludethequestionsyouwillbeaskingyour
interviewee
ScriptsandQuestionFormulationforInterview2
InterviewstyleforInterview2
StructuralProgressionforInterview2
LiaisingwithyourclientforInterview2

Forthisunityouhavetodemonstratethatyoucaninterviewfor
differentmediums.YouareplanningaliveTVinterviewwithyour
groupsoyounowhavetoproduceaninterviewforamagazine.

Purpose of Interview:
What is the purpose of this interview?
- To give the viewers/readers/listeners a clearer insight on the world of gaming and
why its so popular nowadays.

Circle which of the following formats it will be;

Lifestyle magazine article
Lifestyle television or radio Programme article
Television or radio documentary
Childrens news website
Commercial blog
Local television news
National radio news,
Reality television contestants

Below I have found examples of magazine interviews with similar layouts that I
aim to achieve:
You can see the
questions are
above the
answers and
you can tell the
difference
between the
answers and
the questions.

The headline
includes the
interviewees
name.
They quote the
interviewee which gives a bit of information for the reader before they begin to read
the actual interview.
Theres always a photo of the interviewee. And its always quite large.

The text is
separated in
columns.
Again a quote
from the interview
is included.

Planning for Interview Two

Interviewees Name: Georgia Scannell
Date and Time of interview: 4th June 2015, 8:45 am

How will you record the interview?

iPhone Voice Memo app

In what medium (audio, visual, written etc) will the final interview be
presented?
Audio of the actual interview and then a final written version too.

What information do you need to get from this interview?

News from the world of gaming:
-

Whats new?
Why is gaming so popular?

- Recommendations
Etc.
Describe how you are planning on contacting and liaising with your talent
(interviewee)
I have the interviewees number and email address so I can text, call or email them if
I have to.
What equipment will you need to carry out this interview?
iPhone
Sheet with questions on it
Thats it.

Question:
Would you call yourself a pro, when it comes to gaming?

Likely Response:
Absolutely, Im fairly competitive and like to challenge folks who dare to step forward.

Next Question:
As an avid gamer are there any games that youre particularly fond of?

Likely Response:
Certainly, I am definitely a huge fan of ____ and ____.

Next Question:
You must have some knowledge of classic games and consoles, any favourites?

Likely Response:
Of course, how can I possibly not mention the _____ and ______, theyre true
favourites of mine. Although ______ is quite good too.

Question:
Are you addicted?

Likely Response:
Pfft. Addicted? I think the word youre looking for is dedicated.

Next Question:
There are consoles being released constantly, with the increase of technological
developments, any idea what of whats coming up?

Likely Response:
Im not sure, but I know its going to be interesting.

Next Question:
There are plenty of expert gamers out there, but for us non-experts are there any
games/consoles youd recommend?

Likely Response:
Id certainly recommend people check out ______ on _____. Its fairly easy to grasp
and highly enjoyable.

Question:
Why do you think gaming has become so popular?

Interview Style for Interview Two

What will your interview style be?
(Formal,
informal and chatty, intense,
Likely
Response:
questioning,
argumentative,
friendly,
jokey)
Theres always
new stuff being
released
and people are eager to try them out and
Friendly
experience new things.

Why have you chosen that style?

Im not trying to interrogate the interviewee so Ill try and keep things as light and
Next Question:
friendly
as possible.
Not only can you play on gaming consoles, but on the computer and other devices
too. Are there any games you play that arent on a specified games console and
why did you decide to play it?

Likely Response:
I like to explore on different devices, so a good PC game like _____ would definitely
get my attention, its just such an experience playing it on my computer.

Next Question:
I know this varies from gamer to gamer, but what do you think makes a good game?

Likely Response:
A good game has to have:
An interesting plot, lots of gore, swearing, decent soundtracks etc.

Define the structural progression of Interview One

eg introduction, leading questions, progressive questions,
summary

Introduction
Progressivequestions

Summary
Introduction:

Gaming has become increasingly popular over the years and with the rapid development of technology,
gaming is becoming more and more advanced. From the creation of the Brown Box (The first ever
functionalgamesconsole)totodaysconsolesthatyoullprobablyfindinplentyofhouseholds.
WewereluckyenoughtobeinthemidstofatruegamingexpertGeorgiaScannellwhoisanavidgamer.

Questions(Firstsectionlettingtheintervieweefeelcomfortable):
Wouldyoucallyourselfapro,whenitcomestogaming?
Asanavidgamerarethereanygamesthatyoureparticularlyfondof?
Youmusthavesomeknowledgeofclassicgamesandconsoles,anyfavourites?
Questions(SecondsectionExtractingtheirknowledge):
Areyouaddicted?
There are consoles being released constantly, with the increase of technological
developments,anyideawhatofwhatscomingup?
Thereareplentyofexpertgamersoutthere,butforusnonexpertsarethereany
games/consolesyoudrecommend?

Questions(ThirdandfinalsectionExtrabits):
Whydoyouthinkgaminghasbecomesopopular?
Notonlycanyouplayongamingconsoles,butonthecomputerandotherdevices
too.Arethereanygamesyouplaythatarentonaspecifiedgamesconsoleandwhy
didyoudecidetoplayit?
Iknowthisvariesfromgamertogamer,butwhatdoyouthinkmakesagoodgame?

Forthefinalisedversionoftheinterview(magazinearticle)therellbenosummary,butIll
enditoffwithaquotefromtheinterviewandmaybesummarisewhatwelearnt.