By Nicole Blanchett Neheli, Executive Video Editor

A lot of people consider a streeter, also called a man on the street (MOS), a waste of airtime. But done properly, it can be a great tool to give your audience a voice and provide context on important issues. So how do you shoot a good streeter?

By Nicole Blanchett Neheli, Executive Video Editor

A lot of people consider a streeter, also called a man on the street (MOS), a waste of airtime. But done properly, it can be a great tool to give your audience a voice and provide context on important issues. So how do you shoot a good streeter?

Check out this video tutorial produced at Sheridan College for some tips, and feel free to join in the discussion and leave some tips of your own in the comment section. To learn more, you can also read this piece by Field Notes Editor Julie McCann on why talking to ordinary people matters (and is awesome).  

Video courtesy of Sheridan College

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