Interviewing Artists and Technicians.
There is a lore of rituals and methods in interviewing artists from every field. Computer Graphics is one of those fields where people grow and reach notable working positions where they get responsabilities and are appreciated for their qualities.
A journalist should be sensible to the person beihind a role and should keep well focused on the readership she is aiming to write for.
These are some insights and suggestions on how to conduct an interview with this kind of professionals.
- Start with a personal background: place of birth, youth and the roots of their passion which developed in a profession.
- Ask them to describe their role by being specific on responsabilities.
- What educational path they followed.
- What evolution they saw in their job
- What differences there are in the things they did once and the activities they carry on nowdays.
- Describe the working context: facilities, relationships, training, mood, methods.
- Describe the product of the companies they work for.
- Describe the design and development process
- Mention the most complex aspects of the work
- Illustrate best practices and innovations.
- What knowledge, capabilities and skills are required for the job
- What tools are needed and utilized
- What suggestions and advice for young followers of your career.
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