Introduction 1
Let's go over what interviews are and what you need to get the job done.
Interviews 4
- What is an Interview? 03 minLecture2.1
- Why I Love Recording Interviews 06 minLecture2.2
- Limitations in the Creative ProcessLecture2.3
- Fixing In PostLecture2.4
Types of Interviews 7
Interviews come in many shapes and sized. In this section we go over all different types of interviews and what to look out for.
- Different Kinds of InterviewsLecture3.1
- Sit Down InterviewsLecture3.2
- Two-Person InterviewLecture3.3
- Multi Person InterviewsLecture3.4
- On The Fly Interviews (OTFs)Lecture3.5
- Walk & TalksLecture3.6
- Red Carpet EventsLecture3.7
Equipment 2
- What Gear Do I Need? 11 minLecture4.1
- Expendables 14 minLecture4.2
It Starts With the Microphone 4
Sound comes down to following signal flow, which starts at the Microphone. Andrew Jones from Deity Microphones stops by talk about how to pick the right microphone for your interview.
- Selecting a Microphone 11 minLecture5.1
- Wind Protection Basics 14 minLecture5.2
- Shockmount Basics 07 minLecture5.3
- How to use a PSC Shockmount 05 minLecture5.4
Here Comes the Boom 2
Special Shoutout to K-Tek, our sponsor who loaned us a few boom poles for this shoot. Learn some boom pole basics as well as which one you should purchase.
- Boom Pole Basics 16 minLecture6.1
- Wrapping an XLR Cable 09 minLecture6.2
C Stands 4
This section is all about having the grip equipment do the work for you.
- C Stands 07 minLecture7.1
- Using a Boom Cradle 11 minLecture7.2
- Sandbags 04 minLecture7.3
- Microphone Positions and Patterns 14 minLecture7.4
Wireless Audio Concepts 3
Andrew Jones from Deity Wireless stops by to discuss wireless audio basics.
- Wireless Audio Basics 20 minLecture8.1
- Wireless Audio Components 17 minLecture8.2
- Calibrating Your Wireless System 15 minLecture8.3
Recording and Sync 4
Let's go over all the different options when it comes to recording mediums.
- Recording Basics Part 1 11 minLecture9.1
- Recording Basics Part 2 20 minLecture9.2
- Sync Sound Basics 22 minLecture9.3
- Mobile Recording Basics 15 minLecture9.4
Monitoring 3
It is all about listening. Let's talk monitoring and what to do if more people need to listen.
- Headphone Basics 22 minLecture10.1
- Who is Listening? 07 minLecture10.2
- IFB Systems 14 minLecture10.3
Sound Concepts To Consider 4
These are some of my Golden Rules of Recording Sound for Interviews. You will not want to miss them.
- Sound Rule #1 05 minLecture11.1
- When is Sound BAD? 03 minLecture11.2
- Location Basics 11 minLecture11.3
- Sound Bogeys 04 minLecture11.4
Protocols 9
Let's break down the entire interview process, from the phone call to the paycheck.
- Initial Phone Call 10 minLecture12.1
- Follow Up Phone Calls 04 minLecture12.2
- The Day Before 04 minLecture12.3
- When You Get There 19 minLecture12.4
- Right Before You Hit Record 08 minLecture12.5
- Working in Hot RoomsLecture12.6
- Communication During an Interview 07 minLecture12.7
- Wrap Out Procedure 06 minLecture12.8
- Sharing Files to Clients 21 minLecture12.9
Moving Forward 2
Let's talk about moving forward and more advanced types of interviews.
- Multi Camera Interviews 09 minLecture13.1
- Before You Go 04 minLecture13.2
What is an Interview?
Interviews are everywhere. It doesn’t matter if you work in film and narrative, documentary work, reality Shows, commercials, or even passion projects. At some point in your career you will record or take part in the process of recording interviews.
Interviews are an important part of any story. If you ask me, they are more important than your visuals. Why? Because video has to be edited together to make a story, whereas a voice does that with one track. No matter what is playing in tandem with it; even if it is darkness it can be powerful. It can even be only the emotional force present in your storytelling. It will drive home your story and help your viewers to connect with your talent in ways that you have never imaged. Because of this, interviews need to be given a special reverence in order to capture these moments.
Filmmaking is a very creative process, and as “basic” as an interview can feel, it needs to be given the creative control to make the space special. Recording dialogue may not feel as creative to most, but it is even more than creative. It is magical when done right. It is not just about recording a track. The goal is to record a pristine track with minimal distractions that can drive your story and engage the listener while using the location to your advantage to drive the story.
I like to break down the sound track of a production into 3 Important Sections. Dialogue, Sound Effects, and Music.
The dialogue is the part of the sound track we are responsible for and is (in my opinion) the most important aspect of the sound process, be it Production OR Post. If it is done wrong, it can ruin a project. Everything else compliments our tracks to tell the story.
Sound Effects, although not involved generally in the interview process, can be used to embellish key moments in your production. They can be used to create tension and energy that exist, but need a little help. They can be real and actionable, like a car crash, or subliminal, like introducing wild animals with the engine of a car to help make it sound more ferocious.
Music brings emotion. When coupled with an amazing performance and emotional dialogue, it will cripple even the hardest of humans. We strive to bring this emotion out in our projects. It is like the glue that holds everything together.
I cannot wait for you to be moved by the music and dialogue of your own project.