Film a Multicam Interview with ONLY ONE CAMERA

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

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[@PHlophe]

i clicked on the video for unusual last name Zarfati because it reminds me of a French comedian *Eli Sarfati* from my childhood . I stayed for the set up .

[@stevenkralovec]

Hey, respectfully I disagree about almost everything said about audio recording (except for the separate backup lav recording). -6 to -3 db is way too hot to record audio if you don’t want clipping. -12 to -6 are the recommended levels to allow for headroom in case the person laughs or gets unexpected loud. Also 3-5 feet away is too far away for the mic imo. (That would pick up too much of the room and worsen the signal to noise ratio). Generally, the mic should be as close as possible, outside of the frame, to get the best recording. Though, I get it, it’s sometimes not so simple for wide shots, but that’s why like you said it’s great to have a lav backup. Thanks, I hope this can help people.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Hey Steven I can definitely see that maybe you want to lower the audio a little bit more to have some headroom however, I think you always want to get the microphone as close as possible but a lot of the times when you’re recording interviews especially wide shots you’re going to have to be about 3 to 5 feet away and you would be surprised what 3 feet looks like that’s still pretty close and you can still get great audio from 3 feet away especially if it’s angled properly. The closer you get to 5 feet of course you start picking up a little bit more room tone but if you’re looking for a lot of headroom, you don’t really have a lot of choices. That’s why I always suggest to record with a shotgun and as well as a lav microphone

[@nomadrecordingonline]

I solve this with a xlr splitter that I run 1 input into 2 inputs on my Zoom H6. One a little hot, one quiet. I would agree -3 is too hot (at least on the LAV due to proximity) unless you have a very controlled speaker. However if you do my splitter setup can run one input at -6 and another at -12 then you have backup unclipped audio to pull from if necessary.

[@joeyoconnell889]

@@Alexzarfatifilms In a fully controlled lighting environment - where you are dealing with a wide frame and a tight B Cam, I’d suggest taking a clean slate of the background and comping the microphone out in post. An extra step, but will buy you all the benefits of using a boomed mic whilst get in nice and close.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

@@joeyoconnell889 that’s a GREAT suggestion my friend thanks! 🙏🏻

[@briankerr2948]

Agree with the clean background plate idea, and I also get a get a BG plate exposed for any visible windows. Keep your aperture and focus the same, just have your subject step out and add some ND. Then composite the windows in post.

[@Apple_Ryan]

Great video.. just one thing i would recommend as an audio engineer.. rather record at -12Db to -6 at peaks. Its much easier to bring up audio than try to recover clipped audio. In studios they actually recomend recording at -18 to-12 but we have much better pre amps in studios.A good sound edit in post can bring it up compress it and normalize it at about -3 or some people actually even push it to -0.3 DB.Broadcast engineers in North America usually line up their audio gear to nominal reference level of 0 dB on a VU meter aligned to +4dBu or -20dBFs, in Europe equating to roughly +4 dBm or -18 dBFS.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

That’s good to know thanks for this comment🙌🏻

[@CineDailies]

I do appreciate your work and effort man! Much respect. I do have to point out this scenario is a difficult one to pull off with top tier clients and interviewees who arent comfortable in front of the camera. it’s best to have the right number of cameras that you need to get those angles. you mentioned about the emotional angles youd capture by by moving the camera. if you’re constantly moving between different, angles to capture throughout the interview, which can distract and pull the interviewee out of the moment. It might be cool for some projects but not something that should be heavily utilized. Though I can certainly see this in a narrative scenario, for sure.

[@sytesmedia504]

💯 agree

[@joekaprod]

Nah, he didn't say to capture different angles throughout. You're capturing each angle one by one, so essentially you're conducting the interview 4 times.I do agree though that that might be difficult with top tier clients who might have limited time to go through such a long process. If you're interviewing someone who's not comfortable in front of the camera, I feel like they will just get more comfortable as the process goes on, and by the time you're at the 3rd angle they would have known the drill by then and be completely warmed up.

[@jugheadjones1637]

Agree. I also agree with the other comment. This is just not possible if your project is for big company or corporation. Maybe you can do this for school project or just for samples. But if your into video coverage, video production this is not a good practice or example. You should invest. Have a multicam set-up if you want to capture all emotions or angles.

[@fraserharrop]

Tip for your boom. Upgrade your boom arm and stand to pair with a sandbag to make sure you can get the mic closer to the subject. 3-5ft is way too far away, but looks unavoidable with your current setup. Heavier-duty boom setup + closer mic will give you much cleaner results.

[@DavidHaverty]

The BEst thing for the editor and client is to simply have two cameras minimum at least. Set up the main camera and use the second camera from the 45-degree angle and operate that one to get inserts and close up DURING the interview so everything will remain natural and fluid and let the editor decide when to cut to those angles. This would be a nightmare to edit together to make it feel natural and seamless. Have you BCAM be anything. You could pull off second angles with lower quality and add filters to create a style and not try and match them. This redo of the set up just to get secondary angles is impractical.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

2 Camera is definitely the way to go.

[@erikjuarezdk2367]

Great video Alex! I got a little tip for people who are not doing "big" budget interviews with a crew and are limited on time. If it's a SoMe style interview, you can keep the questions to a max of 4-5 questions and shoot all of the questions from every angle (4 is maybe overkill). It kinda works like what Alex is showing here, but since the video is made for short form content, it should be doable alone and even easier with a person who can ask the question for you. The bigger the budget the easier it gets of course

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks for the tip brother

[@IAexplicando]

I loved the tips, I was curious to see the results. 😍

[@maxonary]

Yo no way. This was only uploaded an hour ago! Crazy work, thanks a lot!

[@MrNagak]

wonderful tutorial 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I like to set up 2-7 cameras for this, but it was interesting to see how you do it! Keep up the good work

[@LaLekASMR]

Does your course have any insights on lights positioning for something like a small massage shop room? or you know of anything similar to point me in the right direction? :)

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Course will come out at the end of the year and that’s probably way too long for you, so if you send me specific pictures of your room, I could give you an idea of where to place your lights

[@LaLekASMR]

@@Alexzarfatifilms I don't really want to waste your time on this, but maybe you could use it as an idea for a video about filming in a small locationwith very little space around? In my particular case, it would be filming a person laying on a massage bed with just few meters of empty space on 2 contiguous sides (and no space on the other 2 sides)

[@fortythepirate1119]

10 seconds in and I like it already. Nailed the hook

[@MarjanNik]

You simply cannot rely on one camera, as a professional you should know that. One camera must always capture a wide frame. This camera saves you if something goes wrong with the camera that looks for alternative angles. And often there is a problem with focus or stabilization. Surely, shots of details from B-roll can help, but static camera is a must-have.

[@piusgyagenda]

I love the fact that these are practical examples and lessons thank you for this video

[@andrew_nayes]

2:42 Nice two-camera interview setup! 😉

[@IAexplicando]

Everything he said in the video is wonderful IN THEORY, but in practice... 😂😂 I asked about the result of this interview, but he just liked my comment, didn't respond at all 🤡🤡

[@zephirusvideos]

Also, the title suggest that you can capture the 4 angles in a single shot. How do you capture one answer to a question with 2 angles in the same camera? Ask twice? What kind of interview is this? It's staged? This is so dumb

[@JukeboxWithJay]

@@zephirusvideosclickbait.. I know it’s not possible but still had to see and yup not only one camera 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mygconsultingyou]

I think the mic distance will depend on the quality of your boom mic. I have a smaller cheaper mic currently that can easily pick up plenty of room noise at that distance. So I focus on managing it as best as possible with as close as I can get it. But that’s where the second lav mic comes in. After comparing my audio I often prefer the sound of my boom with a bit of voice isolating added.

[@NotAshamedCambodia]

It was fun to see the different angles you implement on your shots. I noticed that you had more than 1 camera shooting this interview, so it was hard for me to take it seriously. Using different angles with one camera is a possibility, but it doesn’t work well in most scenarios for doc shooting. My suggestion is to use your best camera on your main angle and use lesser cameras on closeups. Color correction is something to consider, but most people won’t notice and it won’t ruin the fluidity of your interview.

[@M4KH4I]

Good tips, but it’s really annoying that the background with the big windows is tilted to the right and not 100% vertical 😅 1:09

[@iam_Gavinb]

Randomly found this tryna grow my Dad Podcast YTube and this is amazing! Keep going and growing

[@shauncathey9365]

Good stufff! I needed his Thanks!

[@ddespair]

This, man I can’t agree with it. Asking an interviewee the same question multiple times ruins the enthusiasm of the subject, triples the time you have to shoot and makes you look unprofessional. Just tell them at the start that this is a one camera interview. Walking around them handheld while they’re trying to talk is just bad and distracting. Shooting 3 different ways with three different takes just means you have to spend three times as long in post trying to make their answers line up, their body actions line up and their facial expressions line up. (To some degree) here’s a better idea. (This is what I do) Shoot one camera on a tripod and do a tight close up for the introduction, go wide for the first question and watch their mannerisms. Pick out the questions that you know will get them talking passionate and go in tight for those. If they move their hands a lot when they speak, use more wide shots. If they’re more subdued, go in closer. Switch between the shots between questions, not while they’re talking.

[@IAexplicando]

I fully agree!

[@sebastien.jubinville]

Yoooo! As usual, those are greaaaaat tips my man!!! I mean, I'm getting better and better, yeah, but to learn from the best never hurts me! Especially that handheld angle! I've never used id, but trust me, I will now DO!!! Great job, Brother 🤘💯

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thank you brother I hope your doing well love watching you and your family on IG😊

[@sebastien.jubinville]

@@Alexzarfatifilms aaaaw thanks my man!!! Did you watch my run film finally?

[@AmillionCo]

I like this guy 🎉 goodluck with everything

[@beauchampy]

Nah, this is way too taxing on your subject for the sake of hiring another camera, or another operator. I've done hundreds of interviews and I can remember very few where the subject would be willing to entertain this, I mean GENUINELY entertain this. Most people do not like being interviewed. Imagine doing a 45 minute interview with someone, they think it's done, and then you tell them we need to do it all again with another camera angle? They'll start trying to remember their previous answers, or say something different. Sounds like a recipe for a complete mess IMO. Sorry.

[@dolboyascher]

Perfect thumbnail with Alexey Navalny!

[@MandaPepez]

Excellent explanations, very helpful, thanks.

[@LoganKingMedia]

Super helpful! thank you

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

No problem, Logan

[@steveschnetzler5471]

Excellent explanations, very helpful, thanks.

[@Photoshopuzr]

I saw some different tricks using 8k to crop in to fake 2 cameras. Good tips on this one. I messed up my audio. It's part off the learning process. 😊😊

[@scnfeatures]

Great video, One thing i wish to make clear if i'm not wrong. How do you syn continues dialogue from each angle? thank you very miuch.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

There’s two ways to do it either you cut the camera and you have to sync all the individual angles or before the shoot you mark where your cameras gonna be and then you leave it rolling. That way you don’t have to re-sync the camera every time you switch angles. One comment that I would make here that I didn’t say in the video is that for high-end professional, clients, or projects that are big budget you definitely don’t want to do this. This is more for like one man band low budget projects that you’re looking to elevate without having to rent or buy multiple cameras for the projects.

[@scnfeatures]

Thank you very much. I would use this tip one day. waiting for your course. Best of luck @@Alexzarfatifilms

[@thegospelcallTGC]

Thanks for the tips. I am trying to get better at cinematography and I need more good advice. Thank you very much and God bless.

[@deusfilmworks1969]

bro this is amazing!

[@AesirViking]

Great video, I need to try this approach. I heard that it's good to run the same question set 2 or 3 times anyway, so that you have some choice when it comes to a perfect answer - so I'll definitely try to combine these different angles and slight movement next time :)

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

I would say be very selective when you do this, DONT DO THIS with high paying clients. Or high profile subjects. I would do this if your on a razor thin budget trying to make a documentary

[@AesirViking]

@@Alexzarfatifilms I see, you're right - the high paying clients would rather see two more cameras on the set or else they could start questioning what they are paying for :D But still worth trying to have one of these cameras moving, I always only shot interviews with static shots. If anything, adding more variety like You do may be an added value as compared to a traditional 2-cameras static setup...

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

@AesirViking I definitely like the idea of one static camera and then you could probably have one camera roaming. That way while you’re editing at the very least, you have one study shot to cut to the entire time

[@alex.mcintosh]

Great video. I like your style.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks brother

[@ianreels]

Man, I love the quality you put into your videos. No fluff, solid points and tips all around, doesn't a waste a minute... ***chef's kiss*** LET THIS MAN COOK! 🔥🔥🔥 You, Danny Gevirtz and Lewis Potts are such an inspiration in my filmmaking career. Keep rocking it man! EDIT: Using milanote bc of your doc breakdowns. I love how organized yours is. Trynna implement it in my work😂🔥

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thank you dude and I know and love both those filmmakers and very honored to hear that🙏🏻

[@IkennaVisuals]

This was a banger video brother, thank you! This will come in handy 🔥🔥🔥

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

I’m glad my brother! 🙌🏻

[@IkennaVisuals]

@@Alexzarfatifilms , keep it up my brother! 🤲🏽✨

[@berhanarisoy]

I don't think you provided the information you promised in the title, my friend.its clickbait

[@AndersBakfeldt]

Great tips, thx!

[@pipeu4456]

cool video, but how do i make two angles with one camera tho

[@backcountrybushcraft]

When editing, how would you make the questions uniform since the subject wouldn’t answer everything exactly the same?

[@schoeferfilm]

Great aspects Alex 👍🏻 in the next few months I have exactly such an interview setup 😂 best cinematic greetings from from germany 🎥

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks my friend I appreciate that

[@moseslatigoodida8465]

Really great tips - thanks brother!

[@RUDYHOLLAPENA]

Wow, as an indie filmmaker who only owns one camera and small shotgun mic, and can’t afford super expensive gear… (lol 🤣) this video was immensely helpful for someone like me! Thanks so much for putting this together. I’m learning so much by watching ur videos 🙏🏽 Question, what is the question template you used for the video? It looks so well organized. Is that’s yours??

[@aftertenagency]

Love this!! Any thoughts on the GVM Key Light vs more expensive brands like the Aperture 300x? I'm about to purchase one or the other, would love to save some money if possible.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

I think they’re both great I know aputure is tried and tested but this GVM 650 is really awesome. I don’t think you can go wrong either way. What’s the price difference?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

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[@johnbivins]

This is freaking great, right from the start!

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thanks John, I’m trying to GIVE REAL VALUE. If you or anyone, you know, has any kind of issues or questions about Doc. Filmmaker and I want to address them in my videos, so please let me know and I promise I’ll eventually make a video for it.

[@johnbivins]

​@@Alexzarfatifilms Dang! Hard hitting and impactful, information-packed!. I'm eagerly anticipating the opportunity to buy your course. Even though I've been involved in photography for several years, this marks my second official year in the business and expansion into Cinema.Still learning. Over the past 18 months, I've developed a strong bonding friendship with davinci, Muti colors gaffer tape, and backup audio to enhance my work. Your video was extremely useful I had previously stuck with a vnd 3 filter and hadn't considered the importance of additional lighting moving up to a nd6. Could you possibly think about creating a checklist for an upcoming video where you discuss the essential items to review with your talent before filming and your before filming list? I had a recent experience where I had to perform extensive editing to mask an issue with food on a tooth. ( didn’t notice till after). Thanks much !

[@Davion474]

Great tips. thank you.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

No problem brother glad it helped🙌🏻

[@wellingtonjoseph6272]

You’re very inspiring

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Thank you brother!

[@Kori_INJN]

Whats the app your using at the start to the video that you use to organize your notes

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Milanote

[@videoeditingAV-eb1vu]

Cool bro!

[@SitinprettyProductions]

Thanks for sharing! What boom mic stand are you using?

[@MrTerryRay1]

Thanks Alex for this video because it serves as a checklist (for me) for the process. I have a question... On your second and 3rd and 4th takes, do you ask the interviewee all the questions? If not, what determines the questions to ask for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th takes?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

A lot of this depends on how long the interview was, if it’s a short interview, I might just ask them all the same questions again for each angle. But more often than not I tell her the questions, depending on the angle, I choose to shoot . For example, the more dramatic, close-up angles, I’ll ask more serious or emotional questions . For the wider angles, I’ll ask questions that are a little less intense . I hope that helps🤘🏻

[@hhkk6155]

Good guide, for situations when you only have 1 camera. But I would prefer having a two or three camera setup - much less work😅

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

100% this is really for Indie filmmakers on a razor thin budget trying to elevate the production quality but I definitely don’t advise doing this for high-end clients or on professional productions. It is 100% better to hire camera operators or even rent additional cameras for your shoot.

[@DimitriAbrazard]

Awesome tutorial bro

[@jijodrumbeats]

Hi what do you think of this shot?? 2:50 in my opinion i feel like the looking room is off

[@mygconsultingyou]

I’ve been seeing shots like this on sports docs that I watch. I’m with you. I was taught to give space for the direction the subject is looking in. However, I have gotten so used to seeing it that I don’t mind it anymore.

[@Fankiveli]

Three tips from a professional 1. Get a good video tripod 2. Get a separate interviewer and you only operate the camera 3. Shoot “b-roll” that matches the theme of the interview and use them, when the camera operator changes the angle of the shot

[@victordelacruz8440]

I'd recommend better over the ears headphones. Earbuds are subject sound leakage and can be difficult to discern noise and hiss and room hum.

[@juanpabloelorriaga3637]

What's that software you're using to organize the shots and interviews?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

I use Milanote

[@juanpabloelorriaga3637]

@@Alexzarfatifilms Thanks a lot! I'm gonna check it out

[@brysimm404]

I'm surprised you didn't mention that if recording in 4K, the main/master shot can always be cropped in and/or reframed to create a second shot without having to do an additional take; aka "shooting 2-for-1". For my professional work, I always prefer having multiple cameras if possible to capture the interview efficiently - especially if the subject is someone not use to being "on camera" to begin with [or with limited time].

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Very good point, I just kind of assumed people already do that but maybe not 🤔

[@SlaughterHausD]

Sounds good but since a matching, second, camera body is about the least expensive thing to get, isn't it worth getting. I mean if you already have the set of lenses then you're good to go.

[@jimhestermanphotography]

Interesting video. Personally I would get the shot gun much closer. 18-24” otherwise if you only have one camera this is an interesting approach.

[@IAexplicando]

or not 🤭

[@jimhestermanphotography]

@@IAexplicando why? Proximity matters in sound quality and how much room tone you’ll get or avoid.

[@IAexplicando]

@@jimhestermanphotography I meant that if you only have one camera this may not actually be an interesting approach...

[@jimhestermanphotography]

@@IAexplicando what does the amount of cameras have to do with where you put your mic?

[@ClintByrne]

I do this but with two/three cameras. Wide stays put but there other cameras can float.

[@ChrisFlores22]

Dude this is Gold! On the master shot, do you have the subject talking directly to the lens or where is your subject looking? I’ve always wanted to try that flat camera-wide angle shot for an interview but I haven’t because I’m not sure how to frame my subject or if looking at the camera lens is fine lol thanks for the help on this noob question!

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Not a noob question at all my man, it really depends on the vibe of the interview if you want it to feel like it’s a very personal interview where he’s talking to the audience, then looking at the camera is great for that but if you wanna fly on the wall type of field, then I would always suggest having them look slightly off camera

[@ChrisFlores22]

@@Alexzarfatifilms thanks, I’ll finally give it a shot on my next project. Appreciate it!

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

No problem brother. If you join the discord you can hit me up with any questions you have on there🙌🏻

[@cliftonsledge962]

Good content, it helps keeping us on point, thank you and peace ✌🏾

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Hahaha your the man brother glad you enjoyed it!

[@RealGladsonWilliams]

Amazing

[@ltraingalaxy122]

Great info

[@psylean4806]

thx was very helpfull

[@cyake4499]

I'd like to watch the full interview, greetings

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

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[@Gregmezey]

At the risk of sounding like an armchair critic I gotta disagree about this multi cam method. I would never do it this way unless I knew that the talent was able to answer questions the same way consistently. Respect if you’re able to pull it off but this would come across a bit amateur to any client who has been around bigger sets before. Totally takes the talent out of the interview if you’re constantly stopping and moving around. A compromise I’ve used in a pinch is to have one camera locked off and another float like you’re saying if you want a bunch of angles and you’re on a budget. But even then I hate doing it because in my opinion a client that won’t pay for the necessary crew to do it the right way doesn’t deserve the extra angles since they’re not paying for them. I’m totally guilty of going above and beyond what clients pay for because I always want my work to be as good as it can be, but in situations like this I think it’s important to stand your ground and ask for some help. And you’re doing audio as well? You’re literally covering like 5-6 people’s jobs by yourself doing it like this. That said, your lighting tips are solid and a lot of things you talked about in the video are spot on like how to find the frames you like, why you need multiple/interesting angles, the need for pre pro, etc. Just disagree about the way to get there

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Hey brother, this is actually a great comment and believe it or not I agree with you. This is definitely not something that you wanna do with a high profile client this is more for the Indie filmmaker making a documentary on a razor thin budget. If you’re getting paid for this, I strongly advise against this, especially if you have your client on set. You are right this will make you look like an amateur. However, there are cases where you’re filming a documentary with people that you’ve been working with for a little while that you’re a little bit more comfortable with where you could actually get away with this. I definitely should have made that comment in the video but to be honest I’m glad you made this comment and brought that to light.

[@reynardmhlahlo9864]

Great content

[@joekaprod]

Damn! This was very well made man! Great tips and overall structure! I'm saving this for the next time I have to do an interview with one camera. It will definitely increase the production value of the end product for sure!

[@KofiYeboah]

I feel like Ray Jay rn 😅😂

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Bro you were 100% inspiration behind the video. I was actually gonna send this to you 😂

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

What did you think of the video?

[@martinmac6563]

What did you use for your interview questions?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Milanote

[@HappinessTheBrand]

So passionate

[@nomadrecordingonline]

Even as an experienced shooter this was a fantastic video. Already checking out the GVM 650, my light panels can't compete with almost any strong backlight from the sun. How much time do you end up taking for these interviews? How do you talk through that with your client? I'm always feeling rushed :(

[@samuelguce]

very helpful mate - thankyou - great to touch on keeping the right vibe w subject aswell as technical info

[@stuartswindellcampoy8483]

Hmmm you asking questions while moving and i guess switching it upid interview wont be a good thing itll throw the interviewee out of it soecially if hes not comfortable on csmera. Whos asking questions should always be behidn tbe main cam and not moving. And if you want a moving cam on a slider i recommend make sure its not too obvious

[@강희건]

you can save your sensor? or is it censored? lol

[@veilleuxfilms]

What software do you using for the interview questions?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

I typically use either Google docs or Milanote mainly because I can open it on my phone

[@full-affect7580]

What do you do if they answer differently on the other angles anyone?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

That’s why you have a master shot going through all the questions that way you have a baseline to work with. If they answer differently on the other angles, that’s OK because if you need to cut back to anything they said you could just use your master angle. I don’t suggest doing this for big budget, clients or high profile subjects that you’re interviewing. This is really only for razor, thin budget that you’re trying to improve the production value on.

[@8BitTerr]

Great preview and btw #freenavalny :) peace!

[@HURPSYYEMRAY1]

TNK YOU

[@artemyurin5593]

bro, thank u))

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

You're welcome!

[@errole]

What app is that for your interview questions?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Milanote

[@errole]

@@Alexzarfatifilms thank you and one more question. I just got the 650b and when I took it out the box the button that turns the brightness knob popped off. It still works but is this normal?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

@@errole no that doesn’t sound right at all. Mine definitely doesn’t pop off. Were you able to put it back on?

[@errole]

@@Alexzarfatifilms yeah but it keeps coming off.

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

@@errole i’m sorry to hear that man, that’s definitely not normal. Maybe you want to return it and get another one

[@DrWasim]

Awesome video! Loved the fact that your interviewees are Pakistani. So now I’m curious, what do Shahzaib and Asim do?

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

Shahzaib is a fighter and Asim is the coach

[@DrWasim]

@@Alexzarfatifilms Cool! Thanks 😊

[@psysword]

They came in slippers. Hot damm. I would send them home to get their shoes.

[@ThePetrovskiy]

Navalniy ?

[@frenchfilmco4197]

I just can't get over the title when this is clearly being shot with 2 cameras. 😅

[@HDBnB1]

wait so you're still shooting different angles with more than one camera?

[@generalgrafx]

In my opinion, when filming an interview, you should stick to one camera angle. The interviewee can look into the frame from left to right or right to left (looking at the interviewer) or straight into the camera (directly addressing the viewer). Using multiple camera angles or switching between angles - an annoying gimmick I see more and more theses days - is extremely confusing for the viewer and distracting from the content. You can of course use cutaways (including hands), vary your framing from ultra close to wide, vice versa or use a reverse angle (thus showing the interviewer) - as long as you don’t cross the axis. You can even use a tracking shot or a dolly shot, as long as you stick to the framing (Of course there are always exceptions to the rule). Camera angles are not meaningless tools to create variation in your video. They are an inextricably part of story telling and they have meaning. Camera angles matter! When I watch a video with camera angles - illogically - switching for no other reason than creating another angle, I ask myself what the maker is trying to tell me. To me it comes across as if he/she wants to show off how many camera angles he/she has mastered and how good he/she can cut from one shot to another. As if a chef serves me sliced tomatoes - calling it a dish - to show off how good he can slice. The shots at 2:33 and 5:05 are a good examples for this.

[@ramizculfa]

Am I wrong or is that Navalny on video cover??

[@RobertMowen-dn6oz]

Many comments below mention your boom mic being 3-5ft away. Bad idea. Need to be as close as possible to subject. Also, in your master shot you have your subject centered and looking directly into camera? What happened to rule of thirds and the subject looking at the interviewer, not into camera?

[@davidr521]

SENSOR/Censor? I see what you did there 😉

[@Alexzarfatifilms]

lol 😂

[@JRLNeal]

I enjoy amateur videography and I’m no way a professional so I view the finish product as just Joe public. When multishot interviews first came in I just couldn’t understand it it didn’t make it look any better I was just very disturbed thinking but who is this person looking at now? Who is in the room. And I’m afraid. It’s still no better. I don’t understand Multishot at all.

[@milanmilutinovic2936]

This is "Film a Multicam Interview with ONLY ONE CAMERA" BUT I can see TWO active cameras and the third one is recording BTS and probabbly third angle. Call this fake.

[@FEAdeES]

-6 to -30db for audio

[@DavisInDuval]

Or just have multiple cameras?

[@RacVentsincTV_911]

That's good idea. But it's not an easy task to achieve accurately, because when you're shooting the interview and when you're editing the interview it will require a lot of brain stressed. But to be honest with you, you really tried.❤❤❤

[@Bo_Hazem]

Using an 8K camera as well helps a lot.

[@mightbefire]

I was hoping for mirrors

[@MarkCaprino]

Казалось бы причём тут Навальный

[@wavemeart]

what, Navalny?