vox pop conventions

1. Codes and Conventions
of Vox Pops

2. Top Tips
•Ensure that the person being interviewed is standing.
•Have the people move into position rather than altering the camera as the camera MUST remain
in the same place
•Make sure you include different opinions and views on the topic you are talking about
•Perhaps position the people in the shot on the right or the left side depending on what their
opinion is. (eg. Left – agree and disagree – no)
•Only centralize the presenter as they are unbiased
•Ensure the spirit level is central (little circle inside the big circle)
•Do not leave the plate on the camera, make sure it is on the tripod

3. Top Tips
•Choose a well located area
•Choose an iconic background
•Bring people to your location
•Ensure location is well lit
•Ask the same questions to everyone
•Continue recording for 5 seconds after an leave 5 seconds at the start of silence
•Place camera at general eye level

4. See video one for example: