To set up and record an interview, there are five key steps: 1) In pre-production, schedule the interview structure, find an anchor host if needed, and brief the interviewee. 2) Also in pre-production, plan equipment like cameras and microphones needed and ensure proper lighting. 3) For camera shots, get a wide and close-up shot of the interviewee and host, frame them as the main subject, and keep the camera in clear focus. 4) Be sure to have spare batteries and memory cards ready. 5) In post-production, have someone collect and organize memory cards into labeled folders for the editor to immediately start editing individual shots and angles.

1. HOW TO SETUP &
RECORD AN INTERVIEW.
James Corbin

2. STEP 1 – PRE-PRODUCTION
 Make a schedule for how the interview is structured.
 Find an Anchor host ( if there is more than one)
 Brief and introduce the interviewee before the shoot.
 Decide how want to personalize the location to the context of the
interview.

3. STEP 2 – PRE-PRODUCTION
 Plan who is filming and what equipment is needed (tripod, drone,
camera, microphone etc..)
 Have a solid lighting source that suits the set.

4. STEP 3 - CAMERA
 Ensure you have essential shots; Wide shot and a close up shot for
interview and host/s.
 Ensure all shots are in the right frame capturing the people as the
main subject.
 Ensure all camera are in clear focus.

5. STEP 4 - CAMERA
 Ensure there are spare batteries and memory cards at the ready.

6. STEP 5 – POST-PRODUCTION
 Have someone designated to collect and organize all memory
cards from cameras into labeled folders.
 Everything should be now organized for the editor to edit straight
away; from all individual shots and angles.