Master interview
Define the audience, purpose and intended length before the questions are final.
Business interview filming
On-location interview filming planned around the speaker, room and final outputs.
Plan the location, lighting, sound, camera approach and final channels around the speaker rather than treating the interview as a camera-only task.
Content planning
Use the interview setup around the outputs.
A master interview, shorter topic edits and vertical clips may need different questions, answer structure and framing.
Topic edits
Group questions by subject so answers can support useful stand-alone sections.
Short-form clips
Identify horizontal or vertical channels and how complete each answer must be on its own.
Footage handoff
State any editor specifications and confirm transfer and usage terms in the scope.
Camera approach
Choose camera coverage for the edit, not for the equipment count.
| Decision | One camera | Two requested angles |
|---|---|---|
| Useful when | The interview is concise and controlled | Longer answers may benefit from edit flexibility |
| Framing | One consistent eyeline and composition | Two compatible compositions and eyelines |
| Setup impact | Smaller footprint | More room, matching and monitoring decisions |
| Decision basis | Final edit can rely on one angle | The edit genuinely needs a second visual option |
Location assessment
A good-looking room still needs to work for sound.
- Room size
Allow space for the speaker, background, camera and lighting positions.
- Noise
Check air-conditioning, traffic, lifts, adjoining rooms and workplace interruptions.
- Windows and reflections
Note changing daylight, glass and reflective surfaces.
- Access and power
Confirm arrival, setup time, power and any site requirements.
- Speaker schedule
Allow preparation, sound checks and changeover rather than only answer time.
- Questions and permissions
The client remains responsible for approved messages and contributor permissions.
Related approved work
Approved interview work related to this production format.
The Victorian Department of Health Tutorial Series
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- Project type: Educational tutorial series
- Role: Shooter / Producer
- Deliverables: Multiple tutorial videos, Podcast content, 1080p files downsampled from 4K acquisition
Kind Medical Cannabis 2.0 Tutorial Series
A healthcare-professional tutorial video series produced for Kind Medical.
- Project type: Healthcare tutorial series
- Role: Shooter / Producer
- Deliverables: Multiple healthcare tutorial videos
Interview FAQ
Practical questions for a filming day.
Can interviews be filmed in an office?
An office can work when the room, noise, access and background support the setup. Include photos or a location contact if available.
Should I request one camera or two?
Base the request on the intended edit. A second angle can create flexibility but should not be an automatic upgrade.
What if the speaker is uncomfortable on camera?
Allow enough schedule time for a calm conversation, clear prompts and retakes rather than forcing a fast performance.
Can several interviews be requested for one day?
Yes as a proposed schedule. Include the number of people, location changes and required outputs so realistic setup and changeover time can be assessed.
Can footage and social clips both be requested?
List both deliverables. Their framing, edit and handoff terms need to be confirmed before filming.
Is a script or teleprompter required?
Not automatically. State whether answers are conversational or tightly scripted. Teleprompter availability is not assumed until confirmed.
Interview enquiry
Start with the speakers, room and outputs.
Send the date, location, number of people and the channels the interview needs to support.