1. Production
Quick Tips for Production
Interviewing:
• Get away from the noise
- interview at another time or place if necessary
• Get close to the subject
- the closer the subjects are to you, the closer they are to the mic
• Ask him/her to speak up
- it seems obvious, but don’t forget (and you might have to repeat it)
• Have a conversation
- your own voice from behind the camera will actually add to the reality
• Don’t be timid
- don’t be afraid to keep pushing and if you need something specific, ask for it
• Finish strong
- asking, “is there anything else you’d like to add?” may give you your best content
• Background matters
- interesting, relevant and in contrast to your subject’s attire, but no windows
BRoll (everything that’s not an interview):
• Get close
- bring the camera right up to a subject to show texture & details
• Get high and low
- a bird’s eye view or ant’s eye view may change the perspective entirely
• Get sound
- you might have to let your subjects know it’s okay to make some noise
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