Hi guys, welcome to the Durban Video Production Company 2nd part of the blog regarding video interviews. Last blog we looked at the microphone. This blog lets look at the framing. and operating the camera.
No 1: Hold the camera steady or use a tripod. An interview shot will go on longer than 15 seconds so make sure your arms are strong enough to support the camera. A tripod is a safe bet, no need to have strong arms and more time to work on the interviewee and monitoring what they say.
No 2: Make sure lighting is good, don’t have an interviewee too dark or silhouetted. Look at the background, avoid too busy or objects that may distract the viewer. Book shelves may cause the viewer to see what books are being read. Animals or sport in the background can be a distraction. The background can tie up with the subject being discussed.
No 3 : Frame the interviewee so that the screen position is comfortable. Make sure there is enough head room. Don’t cut the subject off at irregular parts. The screen position must be comfortable.
Have a look at the interview, this is a medium shot cutting the subject on the chest. No need to be closer or further away, it is comfortable on the eye
That is the end of part 2, join us for part 3
