Terms to know for StoryMaker Lessons

Glossary

Follow-up Question

A question that comes after an interview subject responds to an initial question asked by the interviewer. A good follow-up question derives from listening to what the interviewee is saying and determining how best to help them elaborate and share more information.


Medium Shot

Half body, normally from the waist up.


Close Up

Close Up of the face including neck and shoulders in the shot. Also used for objects.


Extreme Close Up

Shows parts of a person or object in detail.


Standup

When a television reporter appears in front of the camera to narrate part of a story – most often at the beginning to set up the story, in the middle as a transition or if there is no good b-roll to cover voiceover, or at the very end.

Source: Berkeley Advanced Media Institute


Character

A person or other physical being in a narrative. Stories are made up of different characters who provide information and help shape the narrative with their knowledge, experience and perspective.