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Hitting record

Hitting record

From the course: Video Interview Production Techniques

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Hitting record

- The moment of truth is almost here. Your subject's going to walk through the door. I go through a checklist before every single interview I film. First and foremost, I double check memory cards. One, make sure you have them. Cameras can't record without them. If you have them, make sure they're formatted and ready to go. If you think the interview's going to run long, have a second set ready to go, so you can swap in when needed. Next is batteries. Camera batteries and mic batteries. Make sure they are at full power and you have enough to last you the entire interview. The last thing you want to happen is to run out of juice. Double check your framing. You subject walks in. They may change your frame. They may put a briefcase down, place a cup of coffee on the table, you never know. Double check to make sure it looks the way you want it to look. Check your white balance and exposure. The sun may have moved since you set up. Just double check it looks the way you want it to. Last is…

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