Video Journals

On the 2nd of November, Jackie Heffer-Cooke, the creative director of Surfing Cow Productions came in to talk to us about Video Journals, she has had 12 years experience in the television industry therefore also told us how we can get into that industry and what sort of jobs are available. She told us about what each job involves and what each person can expect to do in an average working day.

Video Journals
What do you need to make one?

• An Idea
• Creativity
• A Format
• A Plan
• A video camera

What makes a good interview?

• Challenging
• Revealing
• Evocative
• Provocative
• Emotional
• Engaging

I found what she talked, although boring at times, very helpful, and it gave me more idea of what people expect of a video journal.


Following the talk she gave us, we were given around 15 minutes to produce a quick interview of our own. I was in a group with Cathy and Freya, with Cathy being the interviewer, Freya being the interviewee whilst I filmed. 


Click HERE to watch the video.