Either you will edit the project or you’ll pass the footage on to someone else to cut it. If you have the luxury of having your editor on location during the interview then they can begin to have a sense of how they will want to cut it. They will hear all of the best takes as well which will speed up the time in the editing room as they make mental notes.

Tip: Your editor can act as DMT on set and make sure all the footage is organized and backed up.

#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