TIP #6 FOR FILMING INTERVIEWS - ATTACHING THE MIC

Put the mic on the talent after you've made all the camera/lighting adjustments and are ready to shoot. Most times it feels like a long time for the talent to be waiting while you make those adjustments. So when I say “lets put the mic on” it’s a sign that the interview is finally ready to begin. Most people know how to put on a mic themselves so you can let them do 90% of the work. You’ll need just jump in and place the mic where you want it. I’ll give them the cable unattached from the pack so they have the choice to either feed the cord up or down their shirt. If the talent is female then you might want to have one of your female assistants help with placing the mic.

Tip: If the talent is going to face one way predominately during the interview then i’ll put the mic on that side of their clothes. 

#1 DO THE INTERVIEW FIRST

#2 SAVE THE QUESTIONS FOR THE INTERVIEW

#3 PRESERVE YOUR TALENT

#4 NAIL YOUR EYE LEVEL

#5 GET THE CLIENT’S APPROVAL

#6 ATTACHING THE MIC

#7 CLEAR THE ROOM

#8 MULTI-CAMERA SETUP

#9 HAVE YOUR EDITOR HANDY

#10 USING A HOST

#11 CONCISE IS KEY

#12 THE LAST QUESTION