The document discusses the codes and conventions used in conducting interviews. Specifically, it addresses the mise-en-scene of the interview area, positioning of the interviewee, shot types used, the purpose of cutaways, graphics that appear on screen, the use of music, and what the audience does not hear. The lighting focuses on the interviewee from behind the camera and objects may be placed to represent their role. Interviews use a rule of thirds for composition and people switch positions between interviews. A variety of shot types are used and cutaways maintain audience attention and provide context. Graphics display the name and title of the interviewee. Music is typically not used to keep focus on the interviewee's words.

1. CODES &
CONVENTIONS
OF INTERVIEWS

2. Mise-en-scene of the interview area
The environment in which the interview is
being conducted in is always relevant to the
theme The lighting focuses on the
interviewee, with the main source of light
originating from behind the camera. Some
objects/props can be purposely placed
around the interviewee to anchor their role
e.g. a blackboard and textbooks behind a
professor.

3. Positioning of the
interviewee
During interviews, a rule of thirds is
used which results with the interviewee
always taking over two thirds of the
screen. Each person switches
positioning on the screen when
transitioning between different
interviews, helping to keep the
audience focused.

4. Shot types
Mid-shots, close ups, two shots and medium close ups are used
throughout interviews.

5. The purpose of cutaways
Cutaways/archive footage are used to
make the flow of questions seamless and
retain the audiences’ attention
throughout the interview. This can
include archival footage and animation
as perhaps a visual aid into what the
interviewee is discussing, deepening the
viewer’s understanding of what they’re
hearing and preventing them from
getting bored.

6. Graphics
The graphics that appear on screen during an
interview tend to be the name of the
interviewee and their job title/relation to what
topic is being discussed. This is normally in a
white, clear font to make it easy for the
audience to read.

7. Music
Generally, music is not heard
during interviews as this would
take the audiences’ sole
attention from what the
interviewee is saying.

8. What we don’t
hear
We don’t hear the interviewers
voice asking the questions
because the interviewees
answers are in depth enough
to make the question self
explanatory.