Interview Planning Worksheet

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Use this worksheet to prepare and plan all aspects of an interview, from research to camera shots.

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Before scheduling an interview, complete this worksheet to work through and plan the interview logistics, including:

  • Identify the 5Ws (who, what, when, where, why and how):
    • Interviewee(s)
    • Overview
    • Date and time
    • Location
    • Equipment needs
    • Personnel needs
  • Research:
    • Background
    • Interviewee
    • Themes and messaging
  • Identify the focal point
  • Complete the interviewee preparation for:
    • Invitation format and wording
    • Rapport questions
    • Use of interview
    • Question summary
  • Draft the storyboard:
    • Shots
    • Sounds
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