The research led me to a few different sites, but I found that one site had some really good advice for novice film makers. The site dealt with issues such as how to ask people for interview, and how to deal with people seeming negative to your requests or your work.
"FINDING THE CONFIDENCE to approach strangers for their story, their photo or permission to film can be a challenge.
There are many emotional and mental stumbling blocks that can prohibit you from approaching strangers for your travel media. You may not want to be rejected or bother anyone. You may not want to interfere or draw attention to yourself. Perhaps you are questioning your ability to assert anything meaningful."
The article mentioned some topics which a lot of people would not like to mention, such as finding the confidence to approach people, and what to say when you do approach them.
It also covered how to react to what people may say on film, and the recommended way is to just let them be themselves, do not try to force answers and praise them for what they do decide to share.
It also documented that some people are afraid to be in front of the camera, because they are "afraid of their own existence" leading them to shy away from the camera.
I found this information very useful when conducting my work.
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