Week 7 - Video Interviews
Learn the fundamentals of video interviews
Learn how to set up professional-looking video interviews using proper framing, lighting, audio, and mic placement.
What You’ll Learn This Week
Lesson 7 - Setting Up Video Interviews
This lesson focuses on setting up clean, professional video interviews using a simple one-camera setup. You’ll learn how to frame your subject, light them effectively, capture clear audio, and create a comfortable interview environment suitable for corporate videos, documentaries, social media, and branded content.
By the end of this lesson, you will understand:
How to frame interview subjects using the rule of thirds
Proper camera height and distance for interviews
Where subjects should look (on-camera vs off-camera)
How to choose clean, visually interesting backgrounds
How to create subject separation using depth of field
Three-point lighting for interviews
Alternative lighting options using natural or practical light
Best practices for lav mics, shotgun mics, and handheld mics
Proper mic placement for clean audio
Lens choices that work best for interviews
Tips for keeping interviews comfortable and natural
Lesson 7 Downloads
These are the digital versions of the handouts you’ll receive in class. Download and save these to your computer for easy reference.
If you misplace your printed handout, this is your backup copy.
🎥 Lesson 7 Video
This is your Lesson 7 video walkthrough. Watch this before class to prepare, or revisit it afterward to reinforce what we covered in the studio.
Take notes as you watch. Don’t worry about mastering everything at once - we’ll build this skill together through hands-on practice.
Week 7 Assignment
This assignment helps you practice setting up a professional interview using a one-camera setup. Focus on framing, lighting balance, and clean audio.
Your goals this week are to:
Set up a seated interview shot
Frame the subject using the rule of thirds
Position the camera at proper eye level
Choose a clean, non-distracting background
Light the subject using a key light and fill or bounce
Capture clear audio using a lav mic or shotgun mic
Ensure proper mic placement and sound levels
Record a short interview clip with natural delivery
When your assignment file is added here, you’ll also find:
Full instructions
What to submit
How to export your files (if needed)
✅ Download the assignment below once it’s available.
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