Interviews Video Production

Tips for Creating Interviews Videos

• Manage the Lighting

  If you don’t have a professional working the lighting equipment for you, you must make the adjustments on your own. Turn on lamps and overhead lights when shooting the interview indoors. Experiment with a mix of fluorescent overhead lighting and lamps since overheads alone can give the subject dark circles under the eyes while on camera.

• Set the Stage

  Communicate with subjects ahead of time about the feel of the interview. This helps them out with wardrobe choices. Backgrounds should be simple to avoid taking away from the subject. Avoid placing the subject too close to the background since this will prevent the person from really popping on screen. An off-camera shooting approach is the most common for interviews. In this shot, the interviewer is standing right next to the camera and the subject is talking directly to them. This technique helps you avoid profile shots of the subject.

• Professional Recording

  Don’t undermine your high-quality interview by relying on your camera’s mic to capture sound. Lavelier mics or booms will keep the video looking professional and polished. Otherwise, you’ll have to deal with feedback and echo problems existing on the voice track.

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