How to Shoot an Interview In Person Video Interview Tutorial!

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-- How to Shoot an Interview (In-Person Video Interview Tutorial!) --
Video interviews are an awesome way to create some incredibly powerful content. When they're done RIGHT they can look so easy to pull-off... But in reality, there's a lot of things that can go wrong and a LOT of 'gotcha's', simple mistakes that can leave you with footage that you may decide should never see the light of day.
But that's not going to happen to you because in this video we’re running through exactly how to shoot an in-person interview, and a ton of interview setup tips to help you nail the lighting, audio, framing AND content in your next interview shoot!
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[@adaeze2907]

Nice one Justin, very educating, notification gang. This came at the right time. Thanks Any new youtuber?? Let’s help ourselves

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Ada!

[@AnandaGarden]

I'll be filming interviews over the next several months and found this VERY helpful. Thanks, Justin!

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome! So glad this video helped 😀

[@linakoh4206]

Hi Justin! Thank you for this .. great tutorial and advice always... Look forward to more from you!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Magdalena :D

[@twodimensionalparanormal]

Thank you Justin brilliant advice as always 😊❤️

[@PrimalVideo]

Thank you Sandra!! 😃

[@BobBrownonline]

Another great video my friend love these on setting up and shooting an interview! 😀👊

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Bob!

[@SoapSchoolUK]

Super detailed and helpful tips - thanks so much!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Soap School!

[@GabJornacion]

This is so helpful.. :D Doing a bit of interviews for my food channel and this came in the right time thanks Justin!

[@PrimalVideo]

Perfect - glad it helped!

[@CRMayerCo]

Thanks, Justin. Great stuff. Well done.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Chris!

[@WealthandWisdom]

Just bought the Rhino RŌV Pro slider - Adds a very cool and professional add on...looks awesome

[@PrimalVideo]

Sounds great! definitely a cool way to add some pro looking movement to your shots

[@VentusMedia]

Absolutely no plans for this. Yet. But so glad this is there for when I WILL need it. Class 👍🏻

[@PrimalVideo]

Thank you 👍

[@shoeycity1381]

Got in mind thanks

[@FullTimeEuphoria]

Thanks I needed this

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome Claudio, hope it helped!

[@joellacastillo2911]

Great info! I love the humorous Easter eggs! I’m curious if a Blue Yeti set to pick up two voices works?😎

[@PrimalVideo]

haha thanks Joella! You could use a Blue Yeti but you'd need it really close to both people to get great audio. Like sitting across a table from each other with the mic in the middle would work.

[@HandsIntoHistory]

Amazing the timing of this vid! I JUST did an interview 3 days ago with two people, set up 2 cameras, different angles, thankfully did everything just as you mentioned here, but I had one HUGE problem: audio! Here's my setup (I have limited funds, so have cheap equipment right now-better than nothing!): 1. Main camera: Vixia HF R600 Camcorder on bracket with a Tackstar SGC-598 cold shoe mic plugged in, also on the bracket, all set on a tripod, 2. Sony ICD-UX560 Stereo Digital Voice Recorder, set on coffee table directly in front of two interviewees, 3. Google Pixel 2XL set on a tripod as another angle, 4. LimoStudio 700W Photography Softbox Light Lighting Kit, 2 lights set up at angles to provide consistent light. Takstar did a great job of picking up both people-same audio quality as the Sony Recorder. Lighting was great. But then, during the interview, the FURNACE kicked on, and my heart sank!! And I was right--got back to my house, checked the audio, and sure enough, there's a HORRID NOISE everytime that stupid furnace kicked on!! I also had to do some narration on another part of the video, and I used a mic attached to the Sony recorder, and it picked up that horrid wooshing noise when my furnace kicked on as well. I use DaVinci Resolve for editing, and can't figure out if there's a way to get rid of that noise! Any chance on making a video with tips on how to edit out or deal with sounds that are out of your control (cars going by, AC/Heat noise, etc)?? Are there any mics that cut down on that noise? I still need to watch the mic video you suggested, but any tips on editing out the noise would be extremely helpful! Thanks for all your videos!

[@PrimalVideo]

Sorry to hear about the audio issues! Here's a video (old one) that might help you out for those areas where the furnace kicked in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mouTdYqEgdeHpbc

[@HandsIntoHistory]

@@PrimalVideo Ohhh my gosh, THANK you--can't wait to try Audacity and see how it fixes the noise! I could have used that info yesterday--made the video for a special bicentennial event at our church this morning, and had to leave out the interview parts til another Sunday because of the noise. But now there's hope....!! Thanks again!

[@petertwining5729]

Another awesome video Justin thankyou, full of great information. Just a quick question if you are using two cameras for an interview or filming a tutorial or anything else wouldn't you need them to be both identical, same brand, same model so as everything is consistent with picture, lighting and sound?

[@PrimalVideo]

I think 2 cameras however you can do it will be better than just one. If you can get two identical then yes, that would be better.. but it doesn't need to be that way. You can make your primary angle the better camera you have, then the 2nd could be more of a creative shot, in which case it could look a little different and even lower quality if needed. Some people get around this by making the 2nd angle black and white or add some crazy color effects to them to make them look like an 'extra' camera or bonus angle ;)

[@BroSmart]

Nailed this video Justin! Learnt so much.

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome bro 🙌

[@neuxstone]

Great tips! Thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem David! 😊

[@produceahit123]

Great Interview Tips...keep up the awesome info vids, you are a Pro at this my friend.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks J Cross! 👍

[@mcsdog]

thank you for the info, do you recommend having people sign a media release when they appear in your interviews?

[@PrimalVideo]

yes, wherever possible

[@anamericanentrepreneur]

Thanks for this great advice!👍

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome 👍

[@primtackmedia]

Just WAOOOO..........Thank you so much Justin Brown I have learnt a lot through your tutorial of interviewing someone .You have covered all questions of my mind and I am feeling confident now to interview someone.You are such a blessing of God.

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad to hear that - You're welcome! 👍

[@HerveDaCosta]

Very useful. I am a fan. Thanks.

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad you liked it!

[@formulaone07]

Awesome tutorial! Makes me want to check out your other stuff. By the way, at minute 10:49 you mention using a Boom and a Shotgun mic but only show one of them. If I buy both, how should I position them if it's a two person interview on a couch?

[@yuunaanimedia1119]

Thank you justin

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem!

[@cornerroomdesign8880]

Thanks for this video..... Im a total rookie but this video has made me a bit more confident because Im doing some things right... but I have some great new ideas now too. last minute study before my next one tomorrow!

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem! Good luck!

[@FuegoPazzo]

Thank you Justin, that was so comprehensive, I really appreciate it. It will come in handy

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - glad you liked it!

[@alexanderlyon]

Keep rocking, Justin. 200k on the way for you. :-)

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Alex! You're flying along yourself too 😃

[@TattooShopTalk]

Thanks for great tips. I do a some small hobby interview videos and one thing I always say to people is that they can talk short and we will piece it together because often people stretch their idea then mess up something and get upset. And that comes to the thing that it will be edited. Also most of people I interview are not native English speakers.

[@PrimalVideo]

Great idea!

[@dianadinah24]

What app/site do you use to piece it together?

[@woodsmedialab]

Hi Justin, really great content as always. I'm trying to find out when filming direct to camera, if the camera is at eye level, would you angle the camera down to fit the subject into the rule of thirds? I've watched lots of vids, but no one talks about this.

[@PrimalVideo]

Once you have the camera at eye level then you can adjust the framing to get the look you're after. If its just one person on camera, I'd suggest just positioning them slightly off centre, with a little empty space above their head.

[@woodsmedialab]

@@PrimalVideo Thanks Justin, I was focussing on framing first, instead of camera height and it looked ok, but a little wrong at times. Mucho Gracias.

[@crobinson4671]

Excellent video!

[@PrimalVideo]

Thank you!

[@mounikabandi3445]

Ur video will help me for sure..iam going to start interview sessions with few guests.. thanks for the tips bro

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Good luck with your interview sessions 👍

[@glenbeaubouef6268]

Answered my question perfectly. Thanks guys

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, cheers 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Imesh_001]

Very very useful . Thank you ❤️🤟

[@PrimalVideo]

Happy to help - you're welcome 😊

[@formulaone07]

At 14:38 you mentioned using a shotgun mic as a backup to the two Lav microphones. But are there enough outlets to plug all those mics into a typical Canon 4K camera? If we need an adapter when using multiple mics, please let us know.

[@morrisofilms9762]

hey justin,please do for us another review on this topic bruh, thanks for always giving us the best. watching always from Dubai

[@PrimalVideo]

Thank you, will add it to the list

[@LifeinGlow]

Justin what would be a good choice for street interviews? (I am on a budget, have a lav mic and rode micro (but I do not use rode, it is very weak). also have old version of H1 (I am a 1-person team so far)

[@PrimalVideo]

I would suggest getting the Rode Wireless Go with the Interview Go adapter! That would make street interviews easier!

[@renatalyons3320]

how do you manage long interviews with a camera? do you take breaks to reset? or do you use a camcorder of some sort?

[@PrimalVideo]

It really depends on your camera, if your camera can handle long recording times then keep recording but if you need a break to change batteries or press record again then you gotta do what you gotta do!

[@speakerscoach]

Hi Justin. can camera #2 have to be the same type as the main camera? for instance, can I use my iPhone as the second camera? appreciate any help

[@PrimalVideo]

Hey! You can use whatever camera you have but it will work best if the footage from each camera looks similar and is the same frame rate/aspect ratio 👍

[@jillleturgey1001]

Ty

[@PrimalVideo]

👍

[@irgproductions]

Hi Justin. Great videos. Hey, I have a question. Let's say I can't have the person I will interview in my studio or I can't go to him ..Is there a good way to interview them on facetime or skype or something? Is there a better way? Thank man

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks Israel! You could also bring them in on something like Be.Live and call them through skype!

[@irgproductions]

@@PrimalVideo Thank you for the reply my friend.

[@blancgraffix]

If your location is unavoidably noisy, record at least a minute of wild track audio to use in the edit as a layer across cuts. This is useful with sound from building sites, dog kennels, race tracks, where intermittent piercing sounds can affect your interview audio edits. It can also reintroduce the atmosphere if necessary.

[@pavelvitek766]

whats the reason to put the camera under the eye level?

[@armedia7482]

One more tip. Be creative and flexible...things may not go as planned but you should be creative and flexible to get the best out of the shoot..

[@PrimalVideo]

Definitely! Some of the best interviews we've done had a totally different plan going into them..

[@dhspotless]

Hi wow am happy I made the first top comment..you still the best sir

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome! Way too fast haha

[@dhspotless]

@@PrimalVideo you are my best sir...God bless you

[@HURPSYYEMRAY1]

What i need to hear

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome 👍

[@drone658]

How would you make a interview for low price

[@PrimalVideo]

Use whatever gear you have / can borrow :) Phone cameras would be one cheap way if you have access to a couple

[@kiaeddari5696]

Hahshahahshaha the way he covers the faces of an interviewer and and interviewee by his epic faces was lit hahshahahaja

[@PrimalVideo]

Haha glad you enjoyed it!

[@filipebuidole7979]

I one learn more about shooting an interview if you can send me lots of your video

[@bakingwithkids5431]

I was thinking about adding interviews to my new "Baking with Kids" channel. Not sure if i should do it, but this is good stuff!!! Happy Turkey Day!

[@PrimalVideo]

Do it!! Happy Thanksgiving :)

[@Obsessed_3]

At first sight i thought he is chris martin lol.

[@thedustykeratometer8570]

All good points. I tell the talent I’m not Mike Wallace and will not ask them “When did you stop beating your wife?” I also promise that I will show them the video before posting and give them the right for anything they wish to be cut out of the final video. I’m not here to make them look bad and I don’t want to look bad either.

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks! Nice, you need to make them feel comfortable!

[@FediaBean]

Or cars trying to run you over lol

[@PrimalVideo]

haha yep, that too!

[@exception05]

Nice vids, but why only 2k views within 6 days with 185k of subscribers.. So education videos aren't the things that people are interested in?..

[@PrimalVideo]

We find a lot of our videos start to gain momentum after a few weeks. Really depends on how popular the topic is that the video is covering though.

[@itstheresale]

Haha yeh remember to press record.

[@PrimalVideo]

haha you'd be surprised how many people have told us they forget that step!

[@isaacestates637]

All i got is 2 phones 😂😂😂

[@suepieters4524]

Don't KZbin how to do an interview the night before you have to do one!! Find someone experienced to help you with the first one!

[@PrimalVideo]

👍I guess it's better than NOT watching a how to do an interview video the night before you have to do one!