How to Shoot an Interview (as a One Man Band)
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90% of my interviews are as a solo operator, and a few things that have greatly helped me is using a mannequin head (cheap hairdressers practice head) on a stand, since I often arrive much earlier than the talent. I can set up the dummy head and frame my shot and roughly light it so that when talent sits in, I'm only doing minor adjustments. Also, providing a clear cable-free walking path to the set is quite helpful for the talent, especially in darker rooms or when you've already turned off house lights. Whenever possible sand bag your stands, but most importantly any boom stand that is close to talent. In a pinch, taping down the legs can be helpful if you want to minimize weight. In a very dark room such as this, I would have incorporated a tiny on-camera light pointed at my face so that the talent could actually see me. They are in a blinding light, so having a good eyeline can help them feel at ease. Final..but crucial piece of kit is oil absorbing rice paper sheets to reduce the shine on the face. Next best thing to having a mini makeup kit. Making your talent look and sound their best is a challenge that we take on with every interview.
Thanks
Great comment, thanks!
Truly great advice. Thank you
Why not shoot into the L of the room to create leading lines and possibly could have used the overhead lights as simply practicals while still lighting with your key and hair. Better than just flat black wall in the back. Just my thoughts
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Totally agree. Never shoot into a wall if you can help it. With that big room, it's a given to shoot into the L. I liked seeing the overhead practicals on the B camera, so shoot in the L of the room for the main camera, and use a hair light or overhead to match the look of the motivating light from the practical lights. Maybe light the back wall to give it some contrast and make it more interesting is possible to add layers to your frame. Use the framework! This is the way!
Remember this is not master class, please do not confuse the beginners.
What I hadn't seen from other tutorials was the fact you mention very valuable points, for example, get the person to repeat the question when they answer. Great job!!
Hope you find this useful. This is my first tutorial of this kind, and I tried to cover as much as I can, as quickly as I can. It's by no means an advanced lighting tutorial, so please don't kill me for putting the egg crate on the wrong side ;) Let me know what you think and what other topics you'd like to see covered in the future!
Looking forward to the follow up.
This was great. I've watched a lot of these tutorials so far, and you've struck a good balance of giving all the details someone familiar with a camera would need (e.g. f 2.8, colour temp) while keeping a nice pace and not going too extraneous. Loved it!
Good Stuff!
I honestly was wondering if that was a new technique in putting the diffuser outside of the egg crate, but I really appreciate your honesty!
By far one of the best and simple tutorials. Just followed!
In a crowded field, this is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen.
totally agree - there is so much noise and this is clear
Good video. I would have white balanced with the house lights off. Also, you might want to put the grid on the outside of the diffusion. By putting it on the inside you've rendered the grid useless. I always put the hair light higher and center it over the top and a few feet behind the subject to get good, even coverage. Another important tool that is absolutely indispensable for a one man band is a Foldit collapsible utility cart. That thing is worth its weight in gold.
Facts! I've never seen anyone put the egg crate first. Cutting the house lights would have been better.
This is a complete overview video on how to shoot an interview as a one man band. Jackson: you covered everything: lighting; audio; cameras; camera angles; what the subject should bring to the interview to wear and why; 4 tips for doing the actual interview (these are very useful tips that I had not come across yet in my research) and so much more. I also love that you shared the actual interview with all the final edits done. I love how detailed yet not too detailed you got with the equipment. As a novice TH-cam Podcaster, I really appreciate that because some tutorials I've watched get too technical (I'm not ready for that yet: too overwhelming) and some are not technical enough. I just really love the overall balance you struck in this helpful video. Thank you!!!
Nowadays people are looking for the best and ultimate camera and equipment, but you don't need the latest version in order to get a great job like yours!
Man, this was insanely useful to watch. Thank you for all the effort in presenting this!
I’m in my way to film my first ever interview and I only have my IPhone 12 Pro and I don’t know the place yet. A bit anxious but your video reminded me the fundamentals for an interview and helped me stay confident. Thank you 🙏🏾
How did it go?
Fantastic video, clear, concise and full of great tips. Thanks for the help.
You’re a great instructor. Keep up the great work.
Fantastic video. This piece should be linked to by every reseller in the world.
I'm an editor by trade, but have done a good amount of "one man band" interviews in the past few years and you gave me quite a few procedural pointers I have been missing. I particularly liked the order and methodical approach to all the steps necessary to get a good interview. I might consider a checklist based up this time efficient presentation.
Good work and I hope the word spreads about this demo.
Thank youuuu! Your explanation is very comprehensive. Exactly what we need
Seen quite a few videos about shooting interviews, and this is surely one of the best. Straightforward, pragmatic, and a lot of valuable information within a short amount of time. Thank you very much, this is much appreciated and helped me a lot!
So good! Great to hear instruction from someone who has actually spent time in the field.
i come back and watch this video all the time to refresh myself with all the steps. i record on my own all the time and this video is great. i now set up all my interviews like this. This wont be the last time i watch this video. keep up the great work
Thank you. This was super helpful as it addressed several key points simply and effectively
Really helpful practical tips Jackson - all clearly and concisely explained. Thank-you.
Thanks a lot for producing this video, it’s really helpful!
This is such a great find for me! I’m starting a mini documentary project soon and professional interviews are critical. Thanks!
Excellent tutorial. This was super informative.
Excellent video with practical tips. This should have a million views already.
Great video still today! I used my kit lenses on my FS5M2s for years and recently purchased faster lenses and it has completely changed my impression of the camera. It is such a fantastic studio camera for interviews. Great explanation and personally, I liked the black background better than the long room and white ceiling lights as suggest in earlier comments.
Thanks for this; I really learned a lot! I'm planning an interview style documentary and although I won't be shooting it, this has taught me some questions to ask whomever I hire.
Thanks for sharing! Great job! Keep up the good work!
Watched it only partially and without sound and its already damn useful to me. Definitely going to get some light and practice. Highly recommend!
extremely helpful! thank you!
Thank you very well done step by step going over the basics of 180 and thirds.
Very well done! Thank you for this valuable video!
REally really well done! Congrats
excellent comprehensive coverage of the topic.
This is the best video on this topic. EXCELLENT WORK! I learned so much from this! YOU ARE THE MAN!
Excellent!! Please keep posting videos
a very methodical approach - which is required when you only have one chance. I have a checklist written out on paper next to me that I refer to. To be sure. To be sure.
Thanks! Best video ive seen out there explaining the important points.
Thanks for the tutorial!
This is such a great video. The holy grail of solo interview shooting videos. I‘m surely gonna watch this again when the need is there!
Great to hear, thanks. Doing more on this kinda thing soon 👍
This video was very helpful thank you I am a filmmaker who wants to do interviews this video broke down a lot in a way that was easy to digest. thank you!
Amazing! I have an interview tomorrow and this has alleviated my nerves! Brilliant video thanks 😊
Awesome video. Thanks a ton for all the valuable information you provided.
this was great, lucid and concise.. and a fortuitous discovery, bc I've been looking for someone who focuses on the business side of things, as well. subbed!
Amazing tutorial, thanks!
Got your email that directed me here. Valuable video since I'm still learning. Thank you much!
Very useful video. I am starting to interview subjects and these pointers will help me a lot! Many thanks, Rob
Great stuff Jackson! You have an excellent way about you. Thank you
very practical and straight forward. Good job.
Wonderful video brother. Thank you for taking the time to make this brilliant educational material🙏❤️💚💯
One thing I’d like to add:
Fill light has to be softer (bigger in size) then key. Turn on each light individually to see what they do to your subject on their own. Key light is supposed to create shadows on the subject and fill light lifts those shadows up. Smaller harder fill light might create secondary shadows which is unnatural. Thanks for the video
A large white panel to reflect the key is another way.
Excellent video. Thank you.
Perfect. Thank you.
Many thanks, Jackson, this is what I was looking for in one place!
One of the best vids, thank you ,
Loved this, thanks!
this video has everything. wow.
This was fantastic information and done very well, I appreciated all aspects of it. Liked, Commented and subscribed! Thank you
He’s just demonstrating basics- he doesn’t wanna give all his secrets away!
Not a word about the most important thing about a one man band shooting interviews: carrying all the gear. Interesting choice putting the grid inside and difussion outside. Nice video. Thanks!
..the grids supposed to be on outside surely???
@@jamskof the grid filters the diffused light and directs it, preventing the soft box from spilling light everywhere. when you put the grid first and the diffuser in the outside, my guess is that you diffuse the light again, making the grid useless, and you also lose some light intensity
Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
You are very good , excellent and fantastic. Keep it up, working to humanity.
Jam-packed video. Well done.
Excelllent job!
Very helpful. Thank you.
Great stuff. Thank you
Excellent production presentation!
Brilliant stuff thank you
this was great. thank you
Nice! Never thought of putting the grid on first before the diffusion.
Brilliant. Thank you
Very good, thanks for this.
Jackson! Many Thanks! Yeah!
This video is fantastic.
great tips thanks !
Super useful! thanks for this! :)
Thank you , It's very useful.
Great job!!!
Nice one Jackson!
Great content, thank you so much!
Super helpful!
Great stuff, man.
Awesome Video Man
This video is so under rated .. thanks so much for the information
Thanks!! You are doing great, really helpfull
This is why I love TH-cam, A1 content by talented hardworking people - open source.
Thank you for this video..very helpful
brilliant! thank you ❤️
So goood! Thank you Jackson!
You're welcome! Thanks for the comment 🙏
thank you, very helpful
excelente videoo, graciasss
This is a very well done tutorial,well demonstrated...reqrds from Nairobi, kenya.
This was very informative m, I watched a few of these and yours was the most helpful especially since I’m a one man band too
Great video thanks.
Very useful !! Thank you so much
Learn a lot, thanks Jackson!
Thanks for sharing, currently learning filmmaking @Raindance: London. This post will come in handy!!!
Awesome, glad I could help and good luck at Raindance!
Very insightful, thank you
Thanks for the comment 👍
Awesome! Also keep in mind leading lines pointing towards your subject as well as a sense of balance that there isn't too much negative space.
Thank you great video
Well done sir. A very interesting and informative video.
Thank you so much!
Great tutorial, when are you uploading the video you mentioned ie interview video and what questions to ask. Thanks