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Title: Mastering Interview Styles: A Comprehensive Guide for Modern Journalists
In the ever-evolving world of journalism, understanding various interview styles is paramount to producing engaging and informative content. A recent documentary masterclass, 'Every Interview Style Explained', offers an in-depth exploration of these techniques, providing valuable insights for journalists navigating the current media landscape.
The documentary delves into six primary interview styles: the traditional, the journalistic, the narrative, the therapeutic, the advocacy, and the ambush. Each style has its unique approach, purpose, and ethical considerations.
The traditional interview, a staple in journalism, is characterized by a structured format, direct questions, and concise answers. This style is often used for news reporting, where time is of the essence and facts need to be delivered promptly.
The journalistic interview, on the other hand, aims to delve deeper into a subject, encouraging open-ended questions and thoughtful responses. This style is commonly used in investigative journalism, where the goal is to uncover hidden truths and shed light on complex issues.
The narrative interview is a storytelling approach that weaves the interviewee's personal experiences into the broader context. This style is popular in long-form journalism and documentaries, as it creates a more immersive and emotional connection with the audience.
The therapeutic interview is less common in journalism but is used in certain contexts, such as mental health reporting. This style is designed to create a safe and supportive environment for the interviewee, encouraging them to share their feelings and experiences candidly.
The advocacy interview is used when the journalist has a clear stance on the issue at hand. This style is often criticized for its potential bias, but it can also be effective in raising awareness about important causes.
Lastly, the ambush interview is a controversial technique where the journalist confronts the interviewee unexpectedly, often in a public setting. This style is generally considered unethical due to its lack of transparency and potential for manipulation.
In the current media climate, where trust in journalists is at an all-time low, understanding these interview styles is crucial. By mastering these techniques, journalists can build credibility, engage audiences, and uphold ethical standards, ultimately strengthening
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I signed up for AOD 6 months ago. I am a Producer and Story Work Editor for NatGeo and a Writer for PBS Kids. Even though Iâve been in the game for years with winning awards along the way, I still learned from this class. There were also some techniques that I havenât done in years and the class reminded me of them. If anything, listening and watching these classes, kept me in the film mode and had me constantly thinking about how I am going to go about making my upcoming documentary. Worth every penny.
Having said that, great video Mark. I'm really enjoying your content as I start my documentary making thought journey (so far).
Great content Mark as always! You have Inspired me to get into documentaries wishing you the best man
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Having said that, great video Mark. I'm really enjoying your content as I start my documentary making thought journey (so far).
Thank you. such great information.
Thank you , I needed this yesterday and your video showed up in my TL. Mark would you mind telling me what are the camera settings you used when you are in camera , I love that look , Thanks man
Hey Mark – i LOVE AOD. I'm enrolled in Module 1 and have learned so much and was able to complete my first short doc. I can't wait to get into module 2 next week! Very excited about Feedback Hours. Thanks for all you guys do.
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You should do one on how to create a Mockumentary.
Completely off topic, but what Lower Thirds do you use in this video?
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What a fantastic video, you're doing a great service for the world allowing people to learn this for free!
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Where can I see documentaries that your students make?
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Thanks for this video , I have a project where i am to make a 5 minutes documentary. What interview style do you think i should use.
This video is pure gold. Great job mate!
I'm on the waiting list. I just want to be able to tell a story. Technical stuff I can do. I eat tech for breakfast. But stories….