From the course: Video Foundations: Interviews
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Interviewing a subject while performing a demonstration
From the course: Video Foundations: Interviews
Interviewing a subject while performing a demonstration
Now I want to talk a little about demo interviews. When I say demo interviews I simply mean any interview situation where a subject is showing and telling you something at the same time. So, that can be as formal as a professional chief demonstrating step-by-step how to make a strawberry souffle, or it could be as casual as a fourth-grader walking you through how they built their science project in the garage. From the interview side, the main concern is making sure that things are being explained clearly and in a logical order. Listen out for subjects using expert terms that might not be familiar to the audience and ask them to explain further. Also, remember your audience only has a video screen to observe the demonstration. If something particularly strikes your sense such as auditable texture, smell, taste, or temperature, make sure the subject or onscreen talent also describes it to the audience. Audio-wise the best way to go for most demos will be a wireless lav mic that allows…
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