TIP #2 FOR FILMING INTERVIEWS - SAVE THE QUESTIONS FOR THE INTERVIEW

Most times we’re not interviewing professional actors. We’re interviewing experts in their particular field - most of which do not have on-camera experience. It's best not to give them the questions ahead of time because they will try and memorize their answers word for word. I'd much rather answers that are not premeditated answers, so that the subject will appear relaxed and natural on camera. 

Tip: It’s appropriate to give them an idea of the questions you’ll be asking, but not your list.

#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

Tip #1 for Filming Interviews - DO THE INTERVIEW FIRST

Do the interview at the beginning of the shoot, when the talent is most fresh. Chances are you’ll also need to get other shots with them like B-roll but it's good to get the interview out of the way first. The interview is usually somewhat stressful for him or her and demands the most focus. Also the talent looks the best and their thoughts are most organized at the beginning of the filming session, so shoot the interview first. 

Tip: Shooting B-roll can almost feel like a reward after the interview.

#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