Flip Video- Interviewing Techniques

The Flip Video camera has very important limitations. In order to get the maximum quality we can from this budget wonder of technology, it's crucial to get close to your subject, watch your framing, be mindful of noisy environments and avoid camera shake like the devil.

As well as mastering those things, it's also critical to be ready for important moments. Try to anticipate what will happen in the situation you are filming and be ready for moments between people that will be much more important than a well planned interview or detail shot when you go to edit. Nothing is worse than a beautifull, technical masterpiece of a film without a single poignant moment, reveal or surprise.

Good luck everyone!

Kirk- Spielberg Team

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[DavidKurkov]

I think the rule of thirds works a lot better if you're shooting in a 16x9 video format. 4x3 looks very old school in my opinion. If you're interviewing, try placing the subject on the left side of the frame, in my opinion it looks better that way.

[Miichael1217]

no he doesnt

[MDSguy]

do u have an external mic?

[DOBM]

Hi Kirk,

I'm not convinced that the 1/3 rule works for interviewing 'straight-on'. It looks VERY odd. Lighting good, Audio Good and no shadows. I think if you were facing (to your) right whilst 'doing' an actual interview (or at least introducing folks off camera), it may have worked better. What do you think?