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Gromit's Humble Squire
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Gromit's Humble Squire
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Posted:
Hi all!
One of the units I'm doing at uni this semester is 'information production'- it involves making a short doco with a broadcast quality camera.
Since it's reasonably easy access to a story, I suggested to the group to do a short (10 minutes?) piece on fringe/circus arts, fire twirlers etc. I've thought about contrasting recreational twirlers and professionals, maybe touching on busking too (you need a license to busk in the main areas in the city here!).
I was wondering- if you were shooting the piece, what questions would you ask the interviewee, or say, if you were being interviewed (as a performer in some capacity) what questions would you -like- to be asked (stuff you could just go on and on and on about!).
Also, any ideas for small segments? e.g. injuries etc.
Thanks for all input!
Hi all!
One of the units I'm doing at uni this semester is 'information production'- it involves making a short doco with a broadcast quality camera.
Since it's reasonably easy access to a story, I suggested to the group to do a short (10 minutes?) piece on fringe/circus arts, fire twirlers etc. I've thought about contrasting recreational twirlers and professionals, maybe touching on busking too (you need a license to busk in the main areas in the city here!).
I was wondering- if you were shooting the piece, what questions would you ask the interviewee, or say, if you were being interviewed (as a performer in some capacity) what questions would you -like- to be asked (stuff you could just go on and on and on about!).
Also, any ideas for small segments? e.g. injuries etc.
Thanks for all input!
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Posted:
good ones are always 'how did you start, why do you like it, how has it helped you', stuff like that. you could, i imagine, even really plug the benefits of it, so lots of people want to try?
Edit: This sorta thing may be part of the reason why i dropped out of uni, though...
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good ones are always 'how did you start, why do you like it, how has it helped you', stuff like that. you could, i imagine, even really plug the benefits of it, so lots of people want to try?
Edit: This sorta thing may be part of the reason why i dropped out of uni, though...
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What are some common myths?
What are some common myths?
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Q: "would you mind if i said you were attractive"
A: no, not at all
though thats just me. shall post wence i have betterer questions.
Q: "would you mind if i said you were attractive"
A: no, not at all
though thats just me. shall post wence i have betterer questions.
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Posted:
How has spinning changed your life
What the most dumbass comment made
(cue Gabe "whats the point")
How has spinning changed your life
What the most dumbass comment made
(cue Gabe "whats the point")
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
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Posted:
How has spinning changed your life is a really good question to ask. Well done Gnor!
How long have you been spinning? How did you get into it? How does it make you feel? Have you ever hurt yourself/what's your worst injury?
Would you need to touch on a bit of fire safety maybe?
How has spinning changed your life is a really good question to ask. Well done Gnor!
How long have you been spinning? How did you get into it? How does it make you feel? Have you ever hurt yourself/what's your worst injury?
Would you need to touch on a bit of fire safety maybe?
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Posted:
What would you compare it to?
Do you think its something everyone could/should do?
If you didnt do it what would you do instead?
What would you compare it to?
Do you think its something everyone could/should do?
If you didnt do it what would you do instead?
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Posted:
Before the piece is filmed, find out a bit about the interviewee, that often helps to lead the interview (so name, age, where they live, job, hobbies, other interests).
Then during the interview you could ask:
How did you get into it?
Why do you do it?
What have you got from it?
Can anyone join (or is poi accessible to all)?
Where do you meet?
How often?
Do you make a living from it, or is this a hobby?
There are loads of questions that could lead from the ones above and those suggested by others.
The most successful interviews, though, tend to happen when you have formed a good relationship with the interviewee. So chat beforehand, make sure you are both feeling comfortable and there are no distractions.
Then just have a conversation with your subject, dropping in the 5/6 questions you have prepared beforehand. Often the interview will take it's own form and you can work from there.
Good luck and have fun
Before the piece is filmed, find out a bit about the interviewee, that often helps to lead the interview (so name, age, where they live, job, hobbies, other interests).
Then during the interview you could ask:
How did you get into it?
Why do you do it?
What have you got from it?
Can anyone join (or is poi accessible to all)?
Where do you meet?
How often?
Do you make a living from it, or is this a hobby?
There are loads of questions that could lead from the ones above and those suggested by others.
The most successful interviews, though, tend to happen when you have formed a good relationship with the interviewee. So chat beforehand, make sure you are both feeling comfortable and there are no distractions.
Then just have a conversation with your subject, dropping in the 5/6 questions you have prepared beforehand. Often the interview will take it's own form and you can work from there.
Good luck and have fun
Getting to the other side 
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Gromit's Humble Squire
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Posted:
Thanks for the responses everyone. They've been very helpful.
I particularly like "what would you do instead?" Thanks Akashla!
Firepoise: The good thing is I'm going to be quite familiar with all the interviewees Bad thing is I might forget that I the audience isn't.. I do hope it goes well!
Thanks for the responses everyone. They've been very helpful.
I particularly like "what would you do instead?" Thanks Akashla!
Firepoise: The good thing is I'm going to be quite familiar with all the interviewees
Bad thing is I might forget that I the audience isn't.. I do hope it goes well! BRONZE Member
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No probs Ry!
The best of luck with it, and dont forget to let us know how you get on...
No probs Ry!
The best of luck with it, and dont forget to let us know how you get on...
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I am THE bitch.
And Im Miss Bitch to you.
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Posted:
Hey and don't forget the question:
Do you measure a performer by the amount of tricks he/she can do with fire?
Sometimes people think you are only "it" when you can do all the tricks with fire.
Hey and don't forget the question:
Do you measure a performer by the amount of tricks he/she can do with fire?
Sometimes people think you are only "it" when you can do all the tricks with fire.
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Posted:
Better clarify this one!!! 'Twasn't me who asked such a thing..'Twas a chap who was attempting to be my boyfriend, who saw peeps spinning and actually asked (knowing it is my hobby and my son's profession!) "Is there a point to it?"
"It's great for sorting out prospective boyfriends" sez I . "Bye!"
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What the most dumbass comment made
(cue Gabe "whats the point")
Better clarify this one!!! 'Twasn't me who asked such a thing..'Twas a chap who was attempting to be my boyfriend, who saw peeps spinning and actually asked (knowing it is my hobby and my son's profession!) "Is there a point to it?"
"It's great for sorting out prospective boyfriends" sez I . "Bye!"
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Posted:
the best questions ive been asked are all by kids,they seem to come up with the simplest of questions,that are actually really good,so i suggest talking to any little bros,sisters friends kids etc.
my favourite so far was a 9 yr old girl the other nite asked me if i had to soak myself in an ice cold bath for hours before spinning to stop my skin from burning.......................awwwwwwwwwww......bless!!
the best questions ive been asked are all by kids,they seem to come up with the simplest of questions,that are actually really good,so i suggest talking to any little bros,sisters friends kids etc.
my favourite so far was a 9 yr old girl the other nite asked me if i had to soak myself in an ice cold bath for hours before spinning to stop my skin from burning.......................awwwwwwwwwww......bless!!
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Posted:
Well, since I have been in 3 documentaries (Keepers of Light, 10-in-1, and as yet untitled) now I might be able to help with this.
I have consistently been asked...
1. How long have been doing?
2. How got into it?
3. Why is it important to you that you do these arts?
4. How do I perceive it? (ie: many people put a mystical spin on the use of fire. Do you?)
5. Do you find that certain personalities tend to gravitate towards performing these arts?
6. What is the difference between how the audience percieves what you do (their reactions) vs. how you view it?
7. What have been the worst accidents (or, for me, tell me about your accident).
8. Are there alot of legal issues surrounding what you do? If so, how do you deal with them?
9. What is your advice to fans or aspiring performers?
10. How important is safety to you? What measures do you take?
11. How do you define what you do? (specific title)
12. Where do you hope this will take you in the future/what's next for you?
13. What do your family and friends think about this?
14. How is your performance persona different that your daily personality?
15. How do you differentiate between professionals in your arts and hobbyists?
Those are just a few I have been asked, in no particular order.
Just make sure you will get someone who will be honest. Alot of people will tell you what they think you want to hear.
Other questions I have been asked, just for the fun of it....
What is the connection between Satan and fire spinning? Do you see that there are alot of Satanists involved in it?
Do you concider yourself to be a hippy or these arts to be domain of hippies?
Is this really about the presentation of an art or more of an excuse for people to play with fire and do something dangerous, like bungee jumping?
Well, since I have been in 3 documentaries (Keepers of Light, 10-in-1, and as yet untitled) now I might be able to help with this.
I have consistently been asked...
1. How long have been doing?
2. How got into it?
3. Why is it important to you that you do these arts?
4. How do I perceive it? (ie: many people put a mystical spin on the use of fire. Do you?)
5. Do you find that certain personalities tend to gravitate towards performing these arts?
6. What is the difference between how the audience percieves what you do (their reactions) vs. how you view it?
7. What have been the worst accidents (or, for me, tell me about your accident).
8. Are there alot of legal issues surrounding what you do? If so, how do you deal with them?
9. What is your advice to fans or aspiring performers?
10. How important is safety to you? What measures do you take?
11. How do you define what you do? (specific title)
12. Where do you hope this will take you in the future/what's next for you?
13. What do your family and friends think about this?
14. How is your performance persona different that your daily personality?
15. How do you differentiate between professionals in your arts and hobbyists?
Those are just a few I have been asked, in no particular order.
Just make sure you will get someone who will be honest. Alot of people will tell you what they think you want to hear.
Other questions I have been asked, just for the fun of it....
What is the connection between Satan and fire spinning? Do you see that there are alot of Satanists involved in it?
Do you concider yourself to be a hippy or these arts to be domain of hippies?
Is this really about the presentation of an art or more of an excuse for people to play with fire and do something dangerous, like bungee jumping?
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Posted:
She didn't realise you used a staff? She thought you set fire to yourself?
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my favourite so far was a 9 yr old girl the other nite asked me if i had to soak myself in an ice cold bath for hours before spinning to stop my skin from burning...!!
She didn't realise you used a staff? She thought you set fire to yourself?
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
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Posted:
hmm..
definately questions as to where spinners feel their motivation/desire comes from
I reckon a reasonable look at safety, to be sure.
Perhaps something about what the firespinning community is like
..
i'll have to think a bit more on this one!
hmm..
definately questions as to where spinners feel their motivation/desire comes from
I reckon a reasonable look at safety, to be sure.
Perhaps something about what the firespinning community is like
..i'll have to think a bit more on this one!
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Are you having any performances on the doco? I'd suggest having a bit of a info kit as part of it to start anyone who got interested watching it off, possibly something about festivals to do with the spinning community too.
Really ace luck on it, it is a cool idea.
Are you having any performances on the doco? I'd suggest having a bit of a info kit as part of it to start anyone who got interested watching it off, possibly something about festivals to do with the spinning community too.
Really ace luck on it, it is a cool idea.
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Posted:
yeah cool idea......im currently working on a short film and i had the same idea about using fire twirling as the topic....
i think most of the questions have been covered.....but yeah....good luck
yeah cool idea......im currently working on a short film and i had the same idea about using fire twirling as the topic....
i think most of the questions have been covered.....but yeah....good luck
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Posted:
Update. Turns out that logistics for a few of the key shots that we want to get are near impossible
Turns out that the group is deciding to scrap the original script.
So now it looks like we'll be following Kyle McLean (your friendly neighbourhood multiple contact staff demon) around for a day instead!
Thanks for the input though, still looks like the questions are relevant.
Update. Turns out that logistics for a few of the key shots that we want to get are near impossible
Turns out that the group is deciding to scrap the original script. So now it looks like we'll be following Kyle McLean (your friendly neighbourhood multiple contact staff demon) around for a day instead!
Thanks for the input though, still looks like the questions are relevant.
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my favourite so far was a 9 yr old girl the other nite asked me if i had to soak myself in an ice cold bath for hours before spinning to stop my skin from burning...!!
She didn't realise you used a staff? She thought you set fire to yourself?
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