Alright guys, for those of you who are interested, here's the deal. Because I can't travel around the world, you all are going to have to interview yourselves. I've included a *very rough* guide to camera/light setup, and face placement on screen. (These guidelines should be followed - trust me i've been making documentaries for years, and this is the best way)
Try to answer the questions by rephrasing the question into the answer.
Questions:
How is a vj an artist?
What is a VJ?
What made you want to be a VJ?
What is the process a VJ goes through to create their show? Before and during their set.
Why does a VJ help the atmosphere in a club?
What are some techniques you use to create your show?
What do you think the invention and evolution of computers has done for VJs?
Is being a VJ more about being an artist, a technician, or an engineer?
Where do you get the images that you project on screen?
What artform is VJing closest to? If any?
Whats the worst thing that has happened to you at a gig? Best thing?
In your own words, explain the evolution leading up to the modern vjâ¦
How has the recent development of available equipment changed the way vjâs perform?
Is a VJ more a product of a the DJ revolution, or the stage visual arts revolution?
Are VJâs as well known/respected as the Djâs they perform with? Why/why not?
Are visual artists gaining prominence and respect? how/why?
...and whatever else you want to talk about.
Camera setup
The interviewer should be right next to the camera, so the interviewee is looking across the frame, but not dramatically. Use something interesting in the background (ie your workstation/club). Close ups of faces, maybe shoulders, no further zoomed out than that. This works best if the interviewee is at least a meter or 2 from the background. For an example of interview framing, look at my documentary called "Toast to Taste" on my myspace video page.
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Thanks guys!! I'm running on a tight deadline here, so if anyone wants to participate, please let me know asap when you're done filming. Don't worry about errors and stumbling on words - just send me all the raw footage and i'll deal with it.
Post here when you are done, and i'll figure out a way to get the footage to me. I have a FedEx account and will cover shipping expenses if need be.
THANKS!
(Bart/Edwin - if you could go into the technology/software development aspect that would be great. The importance of working with vj's to develop for them, the importance of collaboration between programmers, and the evolution of vj interface devices as both a result of industry demand and ease of use thus opening the market up to the more general public. Feel free to email me with questions.)
[Edited on 4-16-2007 by NexusIntent]
[Edited on 4-17-2007 by NexusIntent]