This exercise is an interior scene involving boom, wireless lav, and at least one plant mic. Students get to practice their best Hollywood techniques.
At the start of this scene, two students enter the soundstage and slowly walk & talk the length of the stage (discussing the importance of this interview for an internship at the studio) until they come to the Receptionist's desk. It is sort of a repeat of the Airport scene that they did early in the semester. A controlled walk & talk -- the premise is that they have arrived at Brown Studios to apply for the student internships. Camera and overhead Boom track backwards to cover the walk.
At the far end of the path, is a reception desk. The Receptionist is on the phone and does not like being interrupted by the students. The students tell the Receptionist that they are here to see Mr. Brown about the internship opportunity.
After a moment, the Receptionist smartly commands (soup Nazi?) the students to take a seat over in the waiting area. The students continue to talk amongst themselves while waiting for Mr. Brown. Overhead Boom still covers all of the dialogue when the students are at the Reception Desk, and then stays on the students as they move on to the waiting area.
While the students are waiting, the Gaffer enters scene and has a conversation with Receptionist. Something about needing some lights on Stage 11. Asks about who the students are. Is told that they are awaiting Mr. Brown. Receptionist chuckles and remarks that Mr. Brown always likes to mess with people's heads. As Gaffer leaves, he mentions that they still cannot locate the mock bathroom set that was brought in for a commercial. This time the scene is covered by a hidden microphone in the Reception area, while the boom still covers general conversation from the students. It is framed foreground/ background, similar to the Airport blocking.
Mr. Brown makes his entrance at the far end of the stage, in longshot. He is talking on his cell phone, very agitated. Ranting and raving about heads that are going to fall. "I just came from the bathroom. Toilets don't flush. No toilet paper, no paper towels. Sinks don't work. If it weren't for my copy of Variety…." The actor is on a wireless mic that is completely hidden under wardrobe.
Students, sitting in the waiting area, react to his words, obviously grossed out. Mr. Brown sounds like a tyrant. And an unsanitary one at that! Students' converation is covered by the boom.
Mr. Brown makes his way to his Receptionist. After a friendly greeting, Mr. Brown is directed towards the students. Covered by the plant mic, possibly some wireless as well.
Mr. Brown changes from angry studio boss to warm and friendly host as he approaches the students. Arms welcomely extended; Brown is a real touchy-feely, hugging, kind of guy… the students do not want him to make physical contact with them, yet they do not want to insult him either during these crucial introductions and interview. End of scene. Quite a funny situation.
Covered by boom mic. Variations in the miking style could involve use of a plant mic to cover students on couch while the boom covers more action near the Receptionist. Unlike the Airport exercise, which was the student's first exposure to booms and multi-mic techniques -- the Brown Interview is a chance for them to demonstrate their mastery of everything learned and practiced during the semester.