Research:
Research Why do it?
To get ideas
To explore ideas
To Get Ideas (from Inside):
To Get Ideas (from Inside) Make Lists
What interests you?
What Interests your friends/colleagues?
Hobbies
Leisure activities
Subjects of studies
To Get Ideas (from Outside):
To Get Ideas (from Outside)
Read
Listen
Think!
Discuss
Evaluate Ideas:
Evaluate Ideas Will the idea work
For the audience?
In audio terms? Is material available?
In practical terms? Is it
do-able?
Does it enthuse you?
Approaching members of the public:
Approaching members of the public You need help!
Be together – know what you’re on about and don’t expect other people to do your work for you!
Know what you want – and go for it – be assertive!
Be polite
Be efficient
Be organised
Approaching member of the public:
Approaching member of the public Phone calls
Check if it’s convenient
You call them back
Be persistent
Make notes
Make Notes!
Keep a contact book
Stay organised
Doing interviews and vox pops:
Doing interviews and vox pops Know your equipment
Know your subject
Know your questions
KISS!
Keep quiet
Keep Calm
One thought at a time
Listen
Check recording (privately)