Filming Interviews
Over the course of my career working with video production, the most difficult aspect about filming an interview is creating an atmosphere in which your interviewee is comfortable. Here are a few tips I find best that works with most people.
When your on set, while your assistants sets up the camera and lighting, you would want to first offer them something to eat or drink. Then ask them if they have anything that they would like to to add in the questionnaire that you have prepared before hand and have gave them time to review it before coming to the interview. Talk to your interviewer, ask general questions about what they enjoy doing on their past time, how are they enjoying their career. Get them to warm up and feel more comfortable in the environment they are at. Watch the late night talk shows!
When your placing the wireless microphone on the subject, you would want to let them thread the wire under their cloths by themselves. Let them know that anything you say can be taken out, and all mistakes are fixable. They have all the time they want. Let them spell out their name for editing purposes, and ask them if they have any final thoughts before tape begins to roll. Then start asking the questions calmly, keep eye contact, smile and listen, good luck!
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