Video Foundations: Interviews

This course introduces new and experienced videographers to the process of shooting quality interviews. Documentary filmmaker and instructor Anthony Artis shares his industry-proven techniques for planning and pre-production as well as staging and lighting. Using a combination of on-camera lectures and on-location examples, Anthony shows how to direct interview subjects and avoid common interview pitfalls.

Learning objectives

• Choosing the right mic
• Mounting the mic
• Scouting locations
• Using backdrops and cycloramas
• Getting single-camera and double-camera coverage
• Making your subject look good
• Crafting interview questions
• Editing the interview