Video Foundations: Interviews

Industry-proven techniques for producing and shooting interviews.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Introducing the subject of the interview shoot

1. Audio

• Choosing the right microphone
• Mounting a lavalier microphone

2. Shooting

• Scouting locations
• Using backdrops
• Interview lighting tips
• Staging an interview
• Getting coverage with a single-camera shoot
• Getting coverage with two cameras
• Collecting B-roll and specialized shots
• Instructing interview subjects

3. Types of Interviews

• Understanding one-on-one interviews
• Conducting a man-on-the-street interview
• Interviewing a subject while performing a demonstration
• Conducting a group interview

4. Making People Look Good

• Using lighting and camera position to make people look great
• Identifying clothing to avoid

5. Preparing and Conducting the Interview

• Crafting interview questions
• Handling subjects during the interview
• Identifying common interview problems
• Wrapping the interview

6. Editing Preparation

• Organizing transcripts and paper edits
• Building a stringout

Conclusion

• Additional resources