Son Shaun wanted to make this interview about his father and ask about his life. He's a great director - we had to be very quiet, not move around and there was no break for coffee. He had two cameras going and an audio source. At the beginning of each 'take' he clapped his hands so loudly it sounded like a pistol shot and I jumped out of my chair every time!
Three good things:
1. Although the idea is a really good one while John is capable of remembering, it took up a large part of the day!
2. The bathroom might eventually dry out after younger people showering!
3. Splashed out on some top NZ cheeses. Mainland Special Reserve double cream cammenbert is one.
I wish we had done that with my grandmother/father and parents. NOw they are all gone. so it is worth the day. Now, that wet bathroom though! Yuck! haha
Just a wonderful idea ......how many times have we all said I should have asked my dad/ mum more questions about their life?
It all looks very professional , is it something your son has done before?
My grandson has jus purchased a film clapper board through Amazon for some sort of film thing he is doing to do with his music I think.my camera makes a rather loud click...I presume you can turn it off....I can just imagine you sneaking in behind & aiming your shot.
LIke most others I regret we didn't do this with my Dad and Mum too. They had such rich stories to tell of life in Rural Queensland but now they are just jumbled memories and the details are becoming lost in just ten years
I wish we had videos of my dad- especially with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. But thankfully we do have still shots. Sounds to me though that you and John will be remembering things for quite some time- you are both healthy and active and that makes a huge difference! Nice capture of the interview!
It all looks very professional , is it something your son has done before?
My grandson has jus purchased a film clapper board through Amazon for some sort of film thing he is doing to do with his music I think.my camera makes a rather loud click...I presume you can turn it off....I can just imagine you sneaking in behind & aiming your shot.
Great shot.