8.29 Answers to self-teaching questions: Exercise 4
An interviewee at the last moment decides he has only 10 minutes to talk and no time to let you into his lab. Below are five possible reactions. In what situations are each of these reactions a good choice?
1. Explain why it is important for the scientist to cooperate with the journalist and why the scientist needs TV publicity. Evoke the interest of scientist – millions of viewers might see him. On the other hand, point out that he will be ignored next time if he does not dedicate time and effort to explain everything to you.
Answer:2. Arrange a new date and time for the shoot.
This answer is right when you see that scientist doesn't insist firmly and can be persuaded.
Answer: This answer is right in the case that the institute with the aforementioned lab is situated near you, and arranging a new interview doesn't demand more extraordinary organisational efforts and financial costs.3. Make a quick interview. Ask the most important question first and try to extend this interview as much as possible.
Answer: This answer is right if you really want to have at least something with this particular scientist, and you have already shots of similar labs, which you can use as an illustration. You can also ask him to send you some pictures by e-mail.4. After making a short interview, try to point out why it would be good to let the crew into the lab.
Answer:5. Skip the shooting entirely and don't cooperate with this scientist anymore.
This answer is right – you have done something already and maybe the scientist changed his mind in the mean time. You have nothing to lose.)
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This answer is right in case you want to make an elaborate documentary, and this scientist isn't the only one with whom you can film the subject.
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