This video is a deep dive on how to film an interview on a budget, with minimal gear, anywhere, at anytime, on your own. My intention is for it to be the only tutorial you'll need to watch. In it, I break down the 4 interview set-ups you may find yourself in, and how to take advantage of them with your interview style and the gear you have. Then, I explain the audio and lighting gear you need for a pocket-sized, but professional set-up that you can travel with anywhere. Lastly, I discuss which cameras will suit each of your interview set-ups.
Below is a list of each piece of gear I reference in the video. They links are Amazon affiliate links, and I greatly appreciate you buying the gear with them, if I helped you at all in this video, and if you'd like to help me out.
AUDIO GEAR IN VIDEO:
Affordable Shotgun Microphone: https://amzn.to/3I8hrsM
Best Interview Lav Mic Recorders -- Two Options: RODE -- https://amzn.to/3OH9H3F | DJI -- https://amzn.to/3yCXWFI (buy mics separately for recorders)
Lav Mic: https://amzn.to/3yCN5M8
Portable Recorder: https://amzn.to/3yCYj34
LIGHTING GEAR IN VIDEO:
Mini RGB Key Light: https://amzn.to/3R68q7J
Mini Light Accessories & Barn Doors: https://amzn.to/3yb2u4D
5-1 Reflector (32 in): https://amzn.to/3AnBrGe
Reflector Holder: https://amzn.to/3OGO82X
Cheap Light Stands: https://amzn.to/3P1h85c
CAMERAS MENTIONED:
Perfect Camera, but no autofocus: https://amzn.to/3yBU9s6
Best Overall Camera, if you have budget: https://amzn.to/3Aqxfp1
Cheapest Camera for Full-Frame + Autofocus: https://amzn.to/3OLBNuI
Affordable Option for Seated + Street Interviews: https://amzn.to/3P1iRYe (out-of-stock most places now. Get above option if so)
Most Affordable, Great for Two-Camera Interviews: https://amzn.to/3NyiXFX
ACCESSORIES IN VIDEO:
Camera/Travel Backpack (flying friendly): https://amzn.to/3a8kk0q
Budget Tripod: https://amzn.to/3ugjrcQ
Affordable Touchscreen Monitor: https://amzn.to/3RiKhev
Monitor/Accessory Mounts: https://amzn.to/3ujUmhd
SSD Drive: https://amzn.to/3uj0eHm
0:00 - 1:13 - Minimalist Interview Kit
1:13 - 2:28 - The 4 Types of Interviews - Which one you are
2:28 - 4:27 - INTERVIEW #1: One Camera + Subject
4:27 - 5:50 - INTERVIEW #2: One Camera + Interviewer & Subject
5:50 - 6:53 - INTERVIEW #3: Two Cameras + Interviewer & Subject
6:53 - 8:35 - Why I regret using this set-up
8:35 - 9:54 - INTERVIEW #4: Two Cameras + Subject
9:54 - 10:31 - Let's talk about gear
10:31 - 15:20 - Best audio/sound set-up for interviews
15:20 - 20:54 - Travel-sized lighting kit + set-up for interviews
20:54 - 31:53 - Camera recommendations for each style of interviewing
31:53 - 32:41 - Lens/focal length recommendations
32:41 - 33:12 - You can do it!