Under the guidance of 大象传媒 Producer, Steve Humphries, our young film crew are researching and preparing questions for their interview with World War Two veteran, Fergus Anckorn.
They have been given a copy of his autobiography so that they can find out as much as they can about him, as this will enable them to ask better questions. As they read through his story, they pick out interesting details to ask him about.
They also watch an archive documentary from 1939 called 'The First Days', which is about life in Britain at the beginning of World War Two and gives an insight into life at that time.
While the crew continue their research, we see two clips from interviews made by children around the country as part of the 大象传媒's Make Film - Greatest Generation project.
Both of the clips have used archive research to prompt good open questions. The first uses artefacts, including films and photographs from before World War Two and the second focuses on air raids and shelters.
Teacher Notes
This clip could be used to introduce the concept of using different source types.
Students could sort sources into primary and secondary, discussing their validity.
Pupils could conduct their own research into a person or topic and develop questions from that; ensuring they consider the main themes of their films or interview at all times and how their questions fit into this.
Curriculum Notes
This clip will be relevant for teaching Media Studies and History at Key Stage 2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and at Second Level in Scotland.
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A group of children look at how to find interesting characters to interview for an World War Two history project.
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A group of children look at ways of illustrating their story using archive footage and photographs for a World War Two history project.
Choosing a good interview location. video
Under the guidance of 大象传媒 producer, Steve Humphries, the children demonstrate why a good location is essential when interviewing for film.
Setting up film shots. video
A group of children look at different ways to set up and frame shots when filming an interview for a World War Two history project.
Recording sound for an interview. video
A group of children look at how to set up clear sound recording when filming an interview for a World War Two history project.
Interviewing techniques. video
A group of children demonstrate key techniques a good interviewer can employ while filming their interview for a World War Two history project.
How to edit your interview. video
A group of children look at editing techniques for a World War Two history project.
Using music in a film project. video
A group of children look at how adding music can enhance their World War Two history project.
Adding voiceover to a film project. video
A group of children demonstrate how to use voiceover to enhance their World War Two history project.
