Video Production Tips for Interviews

Video Production Tips for Interviews Getting Started in Video July 2010 Presented by Larry Kless Multimedia Communications Northern California Kaiser Permanente

What You Need to Know
Camera placement and movement
Lighting
Audio
Interview techniques
Do’s and Don’ts

How many minutes of preparation should you expect to spend for 1 minute of quality video?
5
10
30
More time than I have
However much my boss says I have
The Rule of the Six Ps: Proper Planning Prevents (Patently)-Poor Performance

The Rule of the Six Ps: Proper Planning Prevents (Patently)-Poor Performance
How many minutes of preparation should you expect to spend for 1 minute of quality video?
5
10
30
More time than I have
However much my boss says I have

Camera placement and movement
Use a tripod
Avoid zooming and panning of camera
Get physically close to your subject
Place your camera at eye level of your subject
Frame your interview to give your speaker with enough head room
Select a neutral background for your interview

Lighting
Make sure you have enough light for a good quality picture
Do not place your subject in front of a window (avoid backlight)
Close curtains, blinds and turn on room lights
Don’t mix daylight and indoor lighting

Avoid distracting background noise (HVAC, TVs, music)
Stay close to your interview subject
Use an external microphone when possible (clip on lavaliere microphones)
Use headphones to monitor microphone if possible
Audio

Interview techniques
Be a quiet, active listener (be empathic, nod, don’t talk, no “uh huh”)
Allow subject to complete answers before speaking (no crosstalk)
Ask interviewee to phrase your question in their answer (for context)

Composing a Single or “Talking Head” Shot Don’t place subjects in front of windows Subject with sufficient lighting. Framed as medium close up, with good centering and room to insert title along bottom of screen (lower third)

Composing a Single or “Talking Head” Shot Don’t frame subject in corner with too much negative space For interviews the subject can be framed with plenty of “nose room”

Composing a Single or “Talking Head” Shot
The subject can also be to one side of the frame to include or highlight background
For interviews the subject is also set to one side of the frame with plenty of “nose room”

Composing a Single or “Talking Head” Shot
The subject can also be to one side of the frame to include or highlight background
For interviews the subject is also set to one side of the frame with plenty of “nose room”
Note the “rule of thirds” at work

Know Your Location
Site survey
Reduce distractions
Directions
Lots of time
Sweat the small stuff

Know Your Legal Requirements
Release forms:
Who? Anyone identifiable
Employees, especially if used
externally
Patients : MUST sign a HIPAA release –– no exceptions

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