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That Is the Question: 9 Tips for Filming an Interview

  • MatthewWatts
  • November 22, 2018
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That Is the Question: 9 Tips for Filming an Interview

In 2018, 85% of internet users in the United States watched video content. Video marketing is an excellent way to reach more people when growing your business.

 

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ideo production is the process of planning, filming, and finalizing a video. Producing videos is a great way to tell stories or implement a new marketing strategy. If you understand the basics of video production, you will know that it can take a while to create a video. However, when done well, a video can be an amazing piece of content. Whether you want to tell a story or market your next product, you should consider the stages of video production. Of course, no two videos will take the same length of time to produce. Some may move through the steps quickly, while others may take longer. One video might get stuck in one stage, while a different video will get stuck in a different part of the process. Still, you should know the different video production stages so that you can plan for them when creating a video.

Almost every video goes through the same basic steps, from coming up with an idea to premiering the video. It doesn’t matter if you’re making a short marketing clip or a full-length movie.

You need to take your video through the following stages:

  • Pre-production
  • Production
  • Post-production

While you might be able to breeze through these steps, take them seriously. You want to put out the best video that you can, and that can take time. Of course, you might be able to create a marketing video within a week or two. However, a longer movie could take months to complete. Before you begin making your first video, you should know what each stage entails. Then, you can account for the different stages when planning and scheduling everything.

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One essential part of pre-production is finalizing the script. You don’t want to start shooting if you don’t know what you’re going to talk about. You should also list out all of the shots you want to get and what order they will go in. Creating a storyboard will help you visualize what your video will look like. Next, you should consider your budget. A music video will probably have a bigger budget than a customer testimonial. However, you need to know how much money you can spend for the rest of this stage. If you’ll have other people in the video, you should look for your cast. Of course, you can’t film your video if you don’t have all of the necessary people. Because of this, you should also look for any crew members, especially if you have a longer video to shoot. At this point, you’ll need to make sure you have all of the necessary equipment. You’ll need cameras, lights, sound equipment and a filming location. Depending on your video, you may need someone to manage hair and makeup. Make sure you have everything ironed out before you move onto the next stage

The production stage is probably the most exciting part of the process. You’ve done all of the planning, you have a great idea and you have a cast and crew to help.

Now, you need to film all of the shots and scenes for your video. Depending on how long the video will be, this could take a few hours. On the other hand, it could take weeks to get all of the footage that you need.

During this stage, don’t be afraid to get multiple takes of the same scene. While you might like the first take, you want to have options so that you can include the best footage.

Even if you’re making a short video for a marketing campaign, you want to get every possible shot now. If you realize later that you forgot something, it can be a pain to set up all of the equipment and film it again.

Make sure that you use the best equipment that you can. Set up lighting so that it looks good on the people in your video.

Use external microphones to capture voices more easily.

The more you do now to improve the quality of the video, the easier it will be in the final stage of video production.

Post-Production

Possibly the hardest step in video production is the post-production stage. It is where you take all of the footage you have and combine it into a high-quality video.

If you’ve never worked with video, this step can be intimidating. Luckily, a video production company can help you out.

You can edit the video by splicing the footage like you would with film. Then, you can cut out awkward pauses so that you only keep the footage that you want.

You’ll also need to make sure that the audio syncs up with the video. If you haven’t already, you should also get the rights to any music that you want to use.

Adding music can add more depth and interest to the video, which can make people want to watch it and share it.

If you have other sounds besides music, you may need to do foley. Foley involves creating sounds for a video but those sounds may not be music. One example would be using wood blocks to replicate the sound of horse hooves.

After you add everything in, you can review the video. Once you’re happy with the product, you can release it to the public.

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Video production can seem intimidating if you don’t have experience. However, if you know the three stages of creating a video, it can be less daunting. You can break everything into smaller steps to make it easier to do.

Still need help? Contact us to get a quote for your video project!

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That Is the Question: 9 Tips for Filming an Interview
At some point, it’s likely that you, a colleague, or even a client of yours will sit down for an interview for one of your videos.
Reading is not only informed by what’s going on with us at that moment, but also governed by how our eyes and brains work to process information. What you see and what you’re experiencing as you read these words is quite different.
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That Is the Question: 9 Tips for Filming an Interview
Whether you’re curious about how the pros do it or want to shoot some footage yourself, here are nine tips for filming an interview that you’ll always want to keep in mind.
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1. Choose The Right Subject

Choosing a subject for your interview is the first, and maybe most important, the step of the entire process. After all, an interview is only as good as its subject. The right subject will largely depend upon your goals for the video. But whoever you choose should be an expert on the topic at hand. If you’re shooting a video on the history of your local government, for instance, you’d need to include a professional historian or someone with extensive knowledge of the area. The more well-versed in your topic the subject is, the better your answers will be.

2. Determine The Best Microphone For Your Needs

If this is your first video shoot, you may think using the onboard microphone included with the camera is sufficient. That couldn’t be further from the truth. No matter how nice your camera is, the onboard mic is almost always low quality. Your footage will come out muffled and unclear and you’ll need to spend additional time in the editing bay attempting to fix it. Instead, you’d be better served by choosing either a lavaliere microphone or a shotgun microphone (which becomes a boom when placed on a pole). Both are commonly used in your favorite television shows and films, and both tend to get pretty good results. With that said, you’re likely best off with a lav mic with omnidirectional audio. They’re unobtrusive and tend to work best in an interview setting.

3. Don’t Forget To White Balance

This is so important, even if you’re only shooting B-roll for your video. Always, always, always make sure that your properly white balance your camera before shooting your footage. Though plenty of consumer-grade cameras have an auto white balance feature (AWB in your settings, most likely) you’ll want to turn off this seemingly helpful feature immediately. If you leave white balancing up to your camera, you’ll come out with uneven, washed-out shots that will take away from your awesome subject matter.

4. Find The Right Background

Most people don’t consider the significance of an interview’s background. But as you watch the news this evening, pay attention to the types of backgrounds they choose for their interviews. Notice how they often choose plain or unobtrusive backgrounds like a wall or a cityscape. Why is this? In short, it presents something interesting for the eyes to focus on while our brain pays attention to the subject matter. The right background should be interesting yet go almost entirely unnoticed by the viewer so it doesn’t take away from the speaker. Greenscreens are always a great choice as you can edit in your own background later on.

5. Give Yourself (Or Your Editor) Editing Points

Video editing is a part of the production process that most people either love or hate. It’s during the post-production process that your video begins to take form into the powerful final product you’re looking for. But it’s also an intensely meticulous process, taking hours upon hours — sometimes only to splice a few seconds of footage just right. Do yourself or your friends in the editing bay a huge favor and shoot three extra seconds before and after each take. This gives the editors an easy way to splice in footage without cutting off the speaker’s first words.

6. Expect To Film The Interview Multiple Times

There’s a good chance that at least one of your subjects will feel nervous about appearing on camera. One great way to make them feel more comfortable is to film multiple takes. Plus, this gives you more footage to choose from in the editing bay. Let’s say your subject gave a great answer to a question on your initial take, yet slipped up a bit on the second take. However, they answered your second question way better than the second or third go-around. Since you’re shooting multiple takes, you’ll have no problems splicing together segments of each take into one seamless interview. Along those lines, shoot multiple takes from different angles, as well. Variety is the spice of life, and that’s no exception in the world of video production.

7. Write Creative questions

At the end of the day, your interview is only as strong as your questions. Take a creative approach when writing your questions, and you’ll get far better results. Think about the viewer as you craft your questions. What would you like to know if you were the one watching your video? As a brief aside, let your subjects have access to the questions ahead of time. That way they can best prepare their answers and may even provide you with supplementary information such as photographs or documents.

8. When In Doubt, Shoot A Medium Close-Up

Video production offers a ton of freedom and creativity. But sometimes nothing beats a good, old-fashioned medium close-up. The MCU, as it’s colloquially known, is the golden standard for most interviews, as it hides your microphone while highlighting the subject matter. If you want to have some fun with your shots, shoot at a slight angle, with the subject looking at you instead of the camera.

9. Have The Subject Rephrase The Question As A Statement

This is a tip that most people don’t think about until it’s way too late. It makes sense, too, as it’s an unnatural way to answer a question. Still, having subjects rephrase your question as a statement can add a level of professionalism to your video. Let’s say you’re asking your subject to explain what their charity does. Their natural tendency will be to answer something akin to, “Well, we like to do X, X, and X, and believe Y.” If you were viewing that, it’d make no sense, would it? But if they say, “Here at [Charity] we strive for X and achieve that through Y,” you’ll have a more well-rounded answer. It provides the name of the charity, its goals, and how they achieve them. It’s a full answer that’s going to give the viewer far more info.

Final Words On Filming An Interview

Filming an interview can be an intense process, but if you prepare with these tips, you should knock it out of the park. And remember, if you’re looking for some help at any step of the process, from scripting to post-production, we’re here to help. Get in touch with us today for a free quote and learn about how our video production services can save you time and money while providing you with an exceptional product.
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