Terms to know for StoryMaker Lessons

Glossary

Subject

The main person or character in a story. There can be multiple subjects in a story. The subject can also be the main theme of your story.


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.


Video Portrait

A short video clip that captures the interview subject in their natural state. It involves a person looking into the lens for a few seconds. It’s like a still photo but video!


Empathy

The term “empathy” is used to describe a wide range of experiences. A generally definition is the ability to sense other people’s emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling. In media-making, creators can have empathy for their subjects and the audience can empathize with the characters.


Issue

​​A subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about

Source: Cambridge Dictionary