TIP #8 FOR FILMING INTERVIEWS - MULTI-CAMERA SETUP

January 27, 2016

If possible, have at least 2 cameras rolling with different framing during the interview so you are able to cut to the other camera in the edit.

TIP #7 FOR FILMING INTERVIEWS - CLEAR THE ROOM

January 26, 2016

It is a good practice to clear the room of any unessential personnel during the interview to make it less distracting for the talent.

TIP #6 FOR FILMING INTERVIEWS - ATTACHING THE MIC

January 25, 2016

Put the mic on the talent after you've made all the camera/lighting adjustments and are ready to shoot.

TIP #5 FOR FILMING INTERVIEWS - GET THE CLIENT’S APPROVAL

January 24, 2016

If the client is on set make sure to get their approval of the framing before you begin the interview. This is one of those opportunities to allow them to chime in creative input which makes them feel like their opinion matters.

TIP #4 FOR FILMING INTERVIEWS - NAIL YOUR EYE LEVEL

January 23, 2016

It looks strange when the talent is looking above or below the eye line. Whoever is asking the questions needs to adjust their height to be at the same level as the lens.

TIP #3 FOR FILMING INTERVIEWS - PRESERVE YOUR TALENT

January 22, 2016

It’s important to keep your talent feeling relaxed and fresh for their interview. Don’t call your talent to sit in until you are almost ready to shoot.

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

January 21, 2016

It's best not to give the talent the questions ahead of time because they will try and memorize their answers which usually do not come across sounding as natural.

Tip #1 for Filming Interviews - DO THE INTERVIEW FIRST

January 20, 2016

Do the interview at the beginning of the shoot, when the talent is most fresh.

Show Don't Tell - Essential Elements for your Promotional Video

January 5, 2016

Viewers are expecting your promotional video to be another commercial. Be different and provide helpful advice and tips instead.

Brian Hunt & Marc Landry, Collingwood — Brian Hunt & Marc Landry, Collingwood

Starting your own video production company - set yourself up for success in 6 steps

December 16, 2015

In the video production industry there are times when you will have an overflow of work and other times there is none. Being able to survive through the feast or famine is critical.

Planning For a Promotional Video - 7 Steps From Start to Finish

December 8, 2015

Video marketing is, arguably, the most effective form of online mass communication that you can do. It may or may not come as a shock to you, but all businesses, small and large, need to start using video – consumers demand it!

Rethinking Your Time As A Entrepreneur - 3 Things You Need To Know

November 30, 2015

In my opinion, being a entrepreneur in a creative field is really the best job in the world. The problem is when we have an imbalance. As a freelancer in video production you need to have discipline to manage your time between shooting, editing and managing your social media because no one else is going to do it for you.

New Business Cards

May 25, 2014

Make sure you get one of my new business cards which were made on a 100 year-old press! I'm happy with how they turned out and would recommend this studio to anyone who wants quality. I really appreciate the slow process and that each card was hand crafted, which speaks to the type of work I create.

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