Monday, 20 October 2014

Vox Pop Notes

'Vox pop' comes from the Latin phrase vox populi, which means 'voice of the people'. Vox pops are used to provide an overall viewpoint on a particular subject by randomly selecting people of various ages, gender, classes and communities so a balanced and fair response is received.
 
Audience opinion can be obtained in a number of  other ways too, including:
  • Polls
  • Verbal Feedback
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
  • Questionnaires
  • Forums
  • Ratings
An effective vox pop would consist of:
  • Short, quick interviews (approximately 30 seconds).
  • The camera focused on the interviewee (who would be on the right- more comfortable for the viewer and follows the rule of thirds).
  • The interviewee's gaze towards interviewer rather than the camera.
  • Passers-by in the background (shot in a public place).
  • Name, age and occupation shown when each interviewee first appears.
  • Interviewer not heard- only the answers to their questions.
 
Some possible questions regarding thrillers are:
  • What is your favourite thriller film?
  • What makes a thriller thrilling?
  • What do you like to see in a thriller film?
  • What style of thriller film do you like?
  • What gets you talking about a thriller film?
 

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