1) What is the ‘controlling idea’ (Robert McKee) of your portrait?
My controlling idea is about obsession. My subject’s obsession is vinyl, but in a more general sense, I want to explore why and how one develops an attachment to something, and what is the inevitable result of it.

2) How is your portrait film structured?
My portrait is structured around my subject discussing aspects of his record collection. This includes his history, where he purchases records, his setup and his collection.

3) What do you want your audience to make of your interviewee?
I hope the audience can relate to my subject; not to his record collection, but the idea of having an interest that is important on an individual level.

4) How is your portrait being narrated?
My subject’s answers act as narration; he is the only one who talks. B-Roll and music both support his discussion, but the focus is always on his words.

5) What role will the ‘found footage’ play in your portrait?
My subject discusses (some) obscure records that are important to him. The audience may not be familiar with these albums, so I have used found footage such as video, photography and audio to give them an understanding of what they are about.

6) Does your portrait have a dramatic turning point?
While not “dramatic” in nature, the turning point of the portrait is the departure from the interviewee answering questions, to him presenting and describing his favourite records.

7) When does this turning point [occur] in your portrait and why?
It occurs towards the end; it’s important to start by providing context of his backstory in order to get to a stage where the audience can focus on and understand his collection.

8) How does your portrait gather and maintain momentum?
The cutting of footage and the audio in general gradually builds momentum. I experiment with shot duration and volume.

9) Where will your portrait’s dramatic tension come from?
There are two cuts to black that represent a shift in discussion. This is to provide the audience with greater intrigue.

10) Does the portrait have a climax and/or resolution?
There is no resolution because collecting records is a never ending process. This video could be updated weekly, as his collection is constantly added to.