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How to Shoot Professional Interviews with Valentina Vee

How to Shoot Professional Interviews with Valentina Vee

    Master the art of the interview with internationally-recognized cinematographer Valentina Vee.

    If you want to become a pro at lighting and conducting interviews, this is the course you need. Learn everything from gear to sound to world-class technique -- here’s all the knowledge you need to plan, film, and edit a pro-level interview from start to finish.

    **Important: All lesson purchases are final in consideration of the creator's hard work. To learn more, click here.

    SKU: m-lesson-041

    What You'll Learn

    In this lesson, you’ll learn shoot and conduct interviews like a pro.

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      Section 1: Intro

      Meet your instructor -- internationally-recognized cinematographer and lighting guru, Valentina Vee. Valentina walks you through the structure of the lesson and gives you all the info you need to dive in.

      02:01
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      Section 2 | Part 1: Hosted vs. Non-Hosted Interviews

      Start by learning about two main types of interviews: hosted and non-hosted. You’ll learn the core differences, and when you should use each.

      03:29
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      Section 2 | Part 2: Static vs. Moving Interviews

      If you’re shooting a hosted interview, you’ll need to decide if you want it to be a sit down or a walk and talk. In this section, learn how different techniques can be used to make your subject more comfortable, and how to execute them.

      01:43
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      Section 2 | Part 3: Shooting Angles & Media Training

      Sitting someone down for an interview can be very intimidating, especially if they’re not media trained. In this section Valentina walks you through tips that will help your guests feel more relaxed and natural on camera.

      06:57
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      Section 3 | Part 1: Planning Your Gear List

      In this section you’ll go through the gear needed to shoot interviews. From solo shoots to having a small crew, Valentina will walk you through what she’s used on hundreds of shoots.

      01:17
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      Section 3 | Part 2: Shooting B-Roll

      Depending on what type of interview you’re shooting, you’ll probably need b-roll. Valentina walks you through her methods of capturing compelling visuals that pair well with interviews.

      03:38
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      Section 3 | Part 3: Choosing Your Camera

      In a world full of cameras, Valentina makes it simple to choose which one suits your project.

      03:00
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      Section 3 | Part 4: Finding a Location & Framing

      Valentina walks through a location and explains what she’s looking for when shooting interviews. Location is almost as important as your guests themselves. Learn how the setting and framing of your interview affects mood and style.

      08:51
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      01:30

      Section 3 | Part 5: Focusing Techniques

      Are you one person trying to capture a two person interview? Are you the host and filming by yourself? Do you have a crew? Valentina walks through various scenarios and how to set you up for success whether by yourself or with a larger crew.

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      01:00

      Section 3 | Part 6: Audio Tips

      Valentina walks you through why she uses lavalier microphones and best practices for utilizing them.

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      11:15

      Section 3 | Part 7: Lighting

      In this section, Valentina dives into lighting, her specialty and one of the most important aspects of an interview.

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      4:09

      Section 4 | Part 1: Researching the Subject

      Preparing the content of the interview is crucial for a smooth scene on shoot day. Valentina shows you how to best research your guests in order to set the stage for success.

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      2:23

      Section 4 | Part 2: Prepping Your Guest

      Your guests won’t always be professional interviewees. Valentina shares how you can avoid some of the common interview pitfalls by first making sure your guest is well-prepared.

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      03:57

      Section 4 | Part 3: Prepping the Space

      Lighting, backdrops, ambient noise… In this segment, Valentina shows you how to balance it all, and create a space that will help your interview shine.

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      02:09

      Section 4 | Part 4: Data Management

      Organize, organize, organize. Valentina shares her data management best practices when dealing with footage.

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      07:33

      Section 5: How to Conduct an Interview

      Show time! This section is all about what happens once the cameras start rolling, and how you conduct effective, professional interviews for any project. Learn how to guide your subjects, break the ice, reframe, and evoke emotion.

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      1:00:39

      Section 6: Editing Your Interview (4 Parts)

      Time to bring it all together. Valentina deep-dives into her editing process with Adobe Premiere Pro. Learn skills like timing, syncing footage, rearranging sequences, and adding sound effects.

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      00:57

      Section 7: Conclusion

      Valentina signs off with some final thoughts.

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    Instructor

    Valentina Vee

    Hey, I'm Valentina, a director and lighting master. I'm based in LA, working on projects for screens both big and small.

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