Video Interview Production Techniques

What goes into the making of a great video interview? Join David Pond, the director of photography on the LinkedIn Editorial team, as he steps through the entire production process.

Introduction

• Filming world-class interviews
• What you should know

1. Choosing the Right Gear

• Types of cameras
• Sony a7 overview
• How to set up audio
• Anatomy of a lav mic
• Basic camera settings

2. Setting Up the Location

• Natural vs. artificial light
• Exterior shooting
• Interior shooting
• Location scout

3. Setting Up the Interview

• Subject framing
• Audio setup
• Where should you be as the interviewer?
• Two people on camera
• Hitting record

4. Shooting B-Roll

• B-roll
• Keeping the camera steady

5. Variations on a Theme

• Interviewing off camera
• Being on camera
• Shooting on a smartphone
• Shooting interviews at conferences

6. After the Interview

• Backing up SD card

Conclusion

• Next steps
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