I've been in video production for over 15 years and I still learn so much from guys like you who allow us to see and hear your process for your craft. You're helping make everyone better and I really appreciate that.
This guy just sums up my 4 years of experience doing interviews and even added some tips and bits. Take notes people, this is not some fabricated stuffs for youtube, this is real life experience being shortened in this short video ;)
I agree wholeheartedly! There's a lot of mumbo on YT, but this video is a solid brick of gold for anyone starting out or finessing their interview craft. I've been doing interviews for corporate and docs for about 10 years now, and having all this info at the start would've saved me at least 2-3 years of trial and error :D. Sure, even with all of the info out there, a lot of the learning has to be done first hand on set, but this gets you VERY far. Thanks!
I’ve watched a lot of tutorials on film making however this is the best one yet. You are a natural teacher and hope one day you put out a course, because what your doing is needed in the cinematic space.
What a great, densely valuable video. Shooting a tutorial like this, BTS style on an actual commercial set has so much more value than just talking about it while in your studio. Even the set etiquette like calling "striking" before you blind your talent...you just don't see that on CZcams. Subscribed. Fantastic job!
The tape on the wall trick is amazing! Can’t believe I’ve never heard of that. Also, using a sound blanket that can be a bounce? So much to learn - thanks a ton for keeping on with this channel, Griffin!
This was great information, Griffin! I honestly learned a lot on set that day too. From lighting to interacting with the subject. Awesome work, good sir!
Griffin I applied your lighting tip just the other day. Like you I would always automatically place the light on the opposite side of where say a window was. Not any more. thanks for all the tips and sharing the love
awesome video man.. I've been wanting to make interview masterclass for the longest time now but just haven't gotten around to it yet! But this free video is cash money!
This is super helpful. I only do interview-setups for my wife's CZcams channel. Since I do everything by myself and with very cheap equipment, it is a real challenge. I shoot my Canon R6 as my A cam and my old Canon M50 as my B cam.
My legit go-to for interviews was T1 through a softbox for a long time. Kept interviews nice and short. Nowadays it's all LED and interviews go looooong. haha
Griffin this is a masterclass, even though I've done a few of these before I've never broken it down as tight as this. It's fantastic, I didn't know there were back/white sound blankets and don't think I'd figured out eyeliner as precisely. Huge thanks for all the work you put into these, actual set ups on a set are so rare and so valuable. Much thanks!
Thanks so much Christopher! Always appreciate your kind comments 🙌 and ya the white/black sound blankets I got after a Curtis Judd video. Such a good tip
Griffin, thanks for summing up many things my experience has been pointed to. I so helpful to see hunches verified by your full production set ups...... very generous of you. All the best.
Let's appreciate the fact that Griffin not only nails the shoot excellently with his crew - but on top of that takes his time to explain to us his decisions along the way, patiently and in-depth!
Just added a C70 to my kit; this was great timing for me. Grifffin, thank you for your work on all the videos. You're obviously working constantly and taking the time to share this kind of info goes above and beyond.
@@GriffinConway - You're welcome; keep shooting from on-set. It's great seeing your actual workflow and work practices. Been doing live theater Multicam for years, but shot with the C70 just this last couple weeks with two rental C70s from LensRentals. Liked it enough to buy one of them. The ergonomics on a tripod for my kind of work is damn near perfect.
I've been waiting for this... Exactly what I'm looking for. Ppl are starting to come back to the office so this helps me frame corporate videos... I'd double down on this topic as it's likely going to gain a little traction, at least short term.
As a newbie...Much love and sincere Thanks for presenting new knowledge with such a lasting impact on the learning curve. Giving back doesn't cover it. Stay well Griff...off I go!!!
Trying to grasp ALL the knowledge you just dropped on us in a single video. Wow thanks so much man, seriously one of the most valuable video on this website!
I would love to see a video on using a Dana type Dolly during an interview. How much and how fast to move the camera. Any tips on getting smooth movement. Moving and panning the camera. How to hold the camera/dolly during movement. Your videos are full of great information. Thanks.
@@GriffinConway no seriously this video is so informative it's like really being on set and getting a masterclasses on filming an interview. It could not have come at a better time as I am getting ready to film a number of interviews for my series of documentaries . Thanks again bro and look forward to more videos from your channel.
@@givebackdocumentaryproduct5981 that’s so awesome! Keep me posted on how your job goes, I would love to hear about it and if you use any of the tips in your setups!
Great content as always! But the biggest take away for me was the upside down shotgun mic holder on the C70 handle. I can't believe I never thought of doing that before. It has been SO annoying for months! I'm seriously so excited for that solution haha
This video is amazing! There's a crazy amount of info stuffed in here. I don't think I've ever seen another video like this that has this much quality information.
Thanks man, only half way through the video on the shotgun mic placement, but all these are awesome tips, really helping fill in the gaps to fine tune all the elements of where I'm at with interview set ups.
Really great video! It’s impressive you’re able to do a great YT video while on a real shoot. I have so much trouble splitting my attention between two projects and I feel like the client might get antsy with me for spending time doing a Yt video.
Hey Kendrick! Thanks for the kind words! The 2 key things for me I try to do are #1- confirm the client is ok with filming any bts (about 50% of my clients are ok with it), and #2- try to do most of my filming on the scheduled lunch break, or right as we are wrapping up on set. That’s what I did for this one and it worked well, but I feel ya! It’s definitely a balancing act 😅
Awesomely condensed interview masterclass here! Always a new thing or two I can pick up from these BTS videos, even if most of it is (necessary) review. Would love to be working with budgets where I could afford a hair & makeup person on set 😂
This was extremely helpful information. You just answered a ton of questions that I didn't even know I had. lol. I'm just beginning to do a flood of interviews and I want to really nail them. So this was very helpful. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.
SO wish I could do all of this setup. I am a one man show and I'm given around an hour to scout and setup for interviews, I'd love to see a simplified version of this setup for someone like me that doesn't have the access to assistants and time for all this equipment.
Terrific video, very comprehensive, all aspects! With a shout out to Danny Gevirtz, from whose videos I've also learned much. That said, I can't believe that guy didn't cast me in his feature film! ;-)
This is so valuable!! Really appreciate you taking the extra time to record these during your production! I am just starting out in a production team so this information is gold for me right now!
That was so, so helpful. I have a personal project which will centre around an interview. So much to take away and add production quality with my current limited video gear. Thank you for this great & valuable content
Next to Tyler, you look soooooo tall haha. Interview setup was something I've been searching for! I've been spoiled to light subject with 2~3 lightings but your 1 light and bounce light w/ sound blanket setting seems way better in cost, less gear to carry. So informative. How would you setup differently when you shoot interview style doc. oversea when you are one man band? I'm really curious
Haha thanks for watching! I made this video about when I was traveling solo op. It could be a good one for you to check out- I cover gear, the bags I used, and how I shot the job.
Great question Mo! There are multiple ways to compose your interview, and sometimes I will do it where they look directly at the camera and are center framed on the A camera. Check out MasterClass online. They do this a lot. I would say the most common way is to frame them on one third of the frame and have them look slightly off camera though.
Totally agree. In my opinion movement cuts well with movement, and static cuts well with static. If one cam is on a tripod I would opt for a b cam on a tripod as well.
Really good stuff as always, thank you. I would add that if you’re like me and had no idea about shooting interviews, shooting shadow side is a pretty awesome look. I remember setting up my first 2 cam interview and I was baffled why the second camera looked so much better. It took me awhile to realize others plan lighting around this look for both cameras. If you read this comment, I would love your input as I’m still learning.
This is just absolutely STACKED with valuable information. Great working with you again Griff!
Thanks so much Tyler! It was great shooting and hanging with you my bro!
@@GriffinConway - nice work guys. I have an interview today and i’m going to use the tape-on-the-wall trick. 😎
Excellent work guys!!!
@@benarnoux Thanks Ben!
@@CHODOSPHOTOS Thank you!
I've been in video production for over 15 years and I still learn so much from guys like you who allow us to see and hear your process for your craft. You're helping make everyone better and I really appreciate that.
This guy just sums up my 4 years of experience doing interviews and even added some tips and bits. Take notes people, this is not some fabricated stuffs for youtube, this is real life experience being shortened in this short video ;)
What a kind comment. Thank you so much, seriously. I really appreciate it.
@@GriffinConway you deserve it...for me that shows that you know your craft really welll and you are generous and kind to share it with us !
I agree wholeheartedly! There's a lot of mumbo on YT, but this video is a solid brick of gold for anyone starting out or finessing their interview craft. I've been doing interviews for corporate and docs for about 10 years now, and having all this info at the start would've saved me at least 2-3 years of trial and error :D.
Sure, even with all of the info out there, a lot of the learning has to be done first hand on set, but this gets you VERY far. Thanks!
I’ve watched a lot of tutorials on film making however this is the best one yet. You are a natural teacher and hope one day you put out a course, because what your doing is needed in the cinematic space.
Wow how good to see Dave Rubie in this video. He’s a killer editor and got to know him while at Hillsong college 2008-2010.
Tyler Edwards on Set 😀 great to see you guys working together.
Tyler is the man! He’s a great friend of mine
What a great, densely valuable video. Shooting a tutorial like this, BTS style on an actual commercial set has so much more value than just talking about it while in your studio. Even the set etiquette like calling "striking" before you blind your talent...you just don't see that on CZcams. Subscribed. Fantastic job!
Thank you very much. I seriously appreciate the kind words. 🙏
This.
Thank you for this amazing advice! And you are blessed for recording Hillsong too! God bless you! 🙏🏽✝️💯
LOVE these real world tips from a PRO .. no appetizer str8 to the meat & potatoes
Dang. You're consistently one of the best, most fruitful sources of no-nonsense film advice. Thanks for continuing to put these kinds of videos out.
Really appreciate the kind words Jeremy! Seriously love comments like this!
The tape on the wall trick is amazing! Can’t believe I’ve never heard of that. Also, using a sound blanket that can be a bounce? So much to learn - thanks a ton for keeping on with this channel, Griffin!
Glad you liked that one! Here is where I found the sound blankets czcams.com/video/uzyEaVYCk3s/video.html
wait, whats the tape on the wall trick, did I miss that?
@@87andsmith It's at 13:16
@@GriffinConway Awesome, thanks so much!
This was great information, Griffin! I honestly learned a lot on set that day too. From lighting to interacting with the subject. Awesome work, good sir!
Great having you on set John Mark!
Griffin I applied your lighting tip just the other day. Like you I would always automatically place the light on the opposite side of where say a window was. Not any more. thanks for all the tips and sharing the love
awesome video man.. I've been wanting to make interview masterclass for the longest time now but just haven't gotten around to it yet! But this free video is cash money!
This is super helpful. I only do interview-setups for my wife's CZcams channel. Since I do everything by myself and with very cheap equipment, it is a real challenge. I shoot my Canon R6 as my A cam and my old Canon M50 as my B cam.
That’s a solid setup actually. I started with a canon rebel t6 and eventually upgraded my gear slowly but surely. Glad you liked the video!
Thank you so much for sharing this video.. this is an entire masterclass in under 20 minutes!... 👏👏👏
Thank you! Glad you liked it
My legit go-to for interviews was T1 through a softbox for a long time. Kept interviews nice and short. Nowadays it's all LED and interviews go looooong. haha
Nice video Griffin! Thanks for sharing all that insight.
Enjoyed Watching, you were very descriptive about key light, the camera usage and lighting.
At first I thought "Wow that guy looks so much like Tyler Edwards" lol. Great video guys
One of the best channels right now in the videography space. Keep ‘em coming.
Thanks so much Matt!
Griffin this is a masterclass, even though I've done a few of these before I've never broken it down as tight as this. It's fantastic, I didn't know there were back/white sound blankets and don't think I'd figured out eyeliner as precisely. Huge thanks for all the work you put into these, actual set ups on a set are so rare and so valuable. Much thanks!
Thanks so much Christopher! Always appreciate your kind comments 🙌 and ya the white/black sound blankets I got after a Curtis Judd video. Such a good tip
@@GriffinConway and I appreciate your work ; )! Look forward to your thoughts on the R3
Griffin, thanks for summing up many things my experience has been pointed to. I so helpful to see hunches verified by your full production set ups...... very generous of you. All the best.
Thanks so much for checking the video out! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video with lots of very useful information.
Let's appreciate the fact that Griffin not only nails the shoot excellently with his crew - but on top of that takes his time to explain to us his decisions along the way, patiently and in-depth!
Thanks Christopher! Always appreciate your kind words 🙌
Just added a C70 to my kit; this was great timing for me. Grifffin, thank you for your work on all the videos. You're obviously working constantly and taking the time to share this kind of info goes above and beyond.
Thanks so much Mark! Any videos you would want to see in the future? Let me know how you are liking the c70!
@@GriffinConway - You're welcome; keep shooting from on-set. It's great seeing your actual workflow and work practices. Been doing live theater Multicam for years, but shot with the C70 just this last couple weeks with two rental C70s from LensRentals. Liked it enough to buy one of them. The ergonomics on a tripod for my kind of work is damn near perfect.
I've been waiting for this... Exactly what I'm looking for. Ppl are starting to come back to the office so this helps me frame corporate videos... I'd double down on this topic as it's likely going to gain a little traction, at least short term.
That’s awesome Ron! Glad you liked it, and thanks for the kind words as always!
The value this channel provides is mind blowing. Amazing video as always
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Bro wrote the script on not gatekeeping!! So sick. Thanks guys!
Thank you Mark! Glad you enjoyed the video!
As a newbie...Much love and sincere Thanks for presenting new knowledge with such a lasting impact on the learning curve. Giving back doesn't cover it. Stay well Griff...off I go!!!
Ran this layout today it was fire!
Trying to grasp ALL the knowledge you just dropped on us in a single video. Wow thanks so much man, seriously one of the most valuable video on this website!
Thanks so much Juan! Really appreciate that bro!
I would love to see a video on using a Dana type Dolly during an interview. How much and how fast to move the camera. Any tips on getting smooth movement. Moving and panning the camera. How to hold the camera/dolly during movement. Your videos are full of great information. Thanks.
Hey Griffen this is truly the best and most detailed tutorial on interview set up.thanks bro, truly appreciated.
Wow thanks so much for the kind words!
@@GriffinConway no seriously this video is so informative it's like really being on set and getting a masterclasses on filming an interview. It could not have come at a better time as I am getting ready to film a number of interviews for my series of documentaries . Thanks again bro and look forward to more videos from your channel.
@@givebackdocumentaryproduct5981 that’s so awesome! Keep me posted on how your job goes, I would love to hear about it and if you use any of the tips in your setups!
Will do 👍
Great content as always! But the biggest take away for me was the upside down shotgun mic holder on the C70 handle. I can't believe I never thought of doing that before. It has been SO annoying for months! I'm seriously so excited for that solution haha
Hahaha such a small thing that makes a big difference!
Awesome video! Jam-packed with tips.
Thanks for watching Paul!
Such great and usable info without the usual over the top“youtuber” antics. I’m so glad that I found your channel 🙌
Thanks a lot Mitch!
Your channel is legendary... Just found you today! Really great content
Thanks so much Alexander! Really appreciate that
Thanks for the video. A lot of good information and not just for interviews.
This video is amazing! There's a crazy amount of info stuffed in here. I don't think I've ever seen another video like this that has this much quality information.
Thanks so much Joshua! Really glad you enjoyed it
Great video man, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
deserve more followers. Keep it up, great content Conway
Thank you!
Thank you very much, a very useful guide not only to shoot but also to manage interviews. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for all the info Griffin! Would love to see a breakdown of how you transmit all your feeds and what you use for it.
Thanks man, only half way through the video on the shotgun mic placement, but all these are awesome tips, really helping fill in the gaps to fine tune all the elements of where I'm at with interview set ups.
Always great tip and info griffin!
"hope you liked this content"... great presence and techniques nothing not to like. great job.
Awesome! Really appreciate you checking the video out and glad you liked it.
This might be my first YT comment, but... Thank you. A succinct and really generous and honest summary of how your do your work. Loads to learn here.
Thanks so much Ross! Glad you enjoyed it!
You did a great job explaining everything!!
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
Seems like a really good sense of teamwork on set. Good stuff.
Good seeing you and Tyler working together on this one! Great content as always Griff.
Thanks Michael! Tyler is a great friend and is always great to work with on set
Great channel. Surprised you don’t have more subscribers.
Really great video! It’s impressive you’re able to do a great YT video while on a real shoot. I have so much trouble splitting my attention between two projects and I feel like the client might get antsy with me for spending time doing a Yt video.
Hey Kendrick! Thanks for the kind words! The 2 key things for me I try to do are #1- confirm the client is ok with filming any bts (about 50% of my clients are ok with it), and #2- try to do most of my filming on the scheduled lunch break, or right as we are wrapping up on set. That’s what I did for this one and it worked well, but I feel ya! It’s definitely a balancing act 😅
@@GriffinConway good points, but even with both of those factors being met, I don't have enough brain cells to pull it off (I've tried!) haha!
@@KendrickDischCreative 😂😂
I'm the video nerd at my work place and I get to do a bunch of video projects. This video is excellent! Thank you!!
Awesome! Glad you liked it
What a great resource. Thanks
Awesomely condensed interview masterclass here! Always a new thing or two I can pick up from these BTS videos, even if most of it is (necessary) review. Would love to be working with budgets where I could afford a hair & makeup person on set 😂
Thanks so much Dave! It definitely helps to have hair and makeup on set when you can
This was extremely helpful information. You just answered a ton of questions that I didn't even know I had. lol. I'm just beginning to do a flood of interviews and I want to really nail them. So this was very helpful. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.
Thanks for watching Mitch! Glad it was helpful, and good luck with your upcoming interviews!
Man, what a masterclass! Always bringing great content my brother!
Thanks a lot Kleber!
SOOO helpful. Thanks so much for this bro!
Glad you enjoyed it Matt! Thanks for watching
Wow, this had so much valuable information! Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for watching!
Omg yes. Thank you. This makes sense.
I’ve looked up so many other set ups and for some reason it doesn’t click, but this absolutely did.
Awesome! Thanks so much for watching!
This might be the single most information that I ever got from an CZcams video. Thanks Griffin. Might be my first comment on a video as well.
That really means a lot Jan! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video man! for people initiating in the interview world this is gold!
Greetings from Uruguay
Thank you! I appreciate you checking out the video!
Griff the goat
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I don't know what to say, this was so invaluable and well put together! Perfect timing for a project I have coming up, thank you!
Awesome Matt! Hope it goes well for you. Let me know if you try any of the tips on set, would love to hear about it!
SO wish I could do all of this setup. I am a one man show and I'm given around an hour to scout and setup for interviews, I'd love to see a simplified version of this setup for someone like me that doesn't have the access to assistants and time for all this equipment.
Terrific video, very comprehensive, all aspects! With a shout out to Danny Gevirtz, from whose videos I've also learned much. That said, I can't believe that guy didn't cast me in his feature film! ;-)
Danny is awesome! And yes glad it was helpful for you!
This is great video Griffyn. Thank you for sharing very useful tips. Great to see Tyler here too.
Thanks for watching! Tyler is the man for sure!
So much knowledge dropped here. Stuff for beginners and experienced shooters to glean. Always love seeing your on-set BTS and explanations.
Thanks a lot Scott! I've been making my way through some of your videos as well. Some great stuff in there!
@@GriffinConway Thanks dude, glad you've been enjoying the content!
So much quality info
Thanks so much!
Love this stuff man
Thanks Antonio! Appreciate you watching!
amazing video man!
This is so valuable!! Really appreciate you taking the extra time to record these during your production! I am just starting out in a production team so this information is gold for me right now!
That was so, so helpful. I have a personal project which will centre around an interview. So much to take away and add production quality with my current limited video gear.
Thank you for this great & valuable content
Awesome Jonathan! Good luck with your shoot. Hit me up with any questions
The best how to shoot for interview video I have watched, great job as always Griffin👍🏻
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
Next to Tyler, you look soooooo tall haha.
Interview setup was something I've been searching for! I've been spoiled to light subject with 2~3 lightings but your 1 light and bounce light w/ sound blanket setting seems way better in cost, less gear to carry. So informative.
How would you setup differently when you shoot interview style doc. oversea when you are one man band? I'm really curious
Haha thanks for watching! I made this video about when I was traveling solo op. It could be a good one for you to check out- I cover gear, the bags I used, and how I shot the job.
Dude, these videos are so helpful. Thank you for your content. Invaluable information.
Thanks so much Christopher!
Epic video Griffin. Thanks for sharing these videos, they're the best around.
Thanks so much Jamie!
Ready for the C70 vs FX6 video
Already shot it…just have to edit it!
@@GriffinConway Yes!!🙏🏻
That was FANTASTIC. One question, why does the subject never look directly at the camera, and more like a 20 degrees to the right/left of the camera?
Great question Mo! There are multiple ways to compose your interview, and sometimes I will do it where they look directly at the camera and are center framed on the A camera. Check out MasterClass online. They do this a lot. I would say the most common way is to frame them on one third of the frame and have them look slightly off camera though.
Great info... Appreciate it. Thanks
I see Tyler!
Tyler is the man!
Hey Griffin, can you do a video comparing sliders and fluid heads? Would love to hear your thoughts on schactler
mmm, not so sure I agree about the movement comments. Sometimes a total static is good? So many ways to go about it. Great tip re the lighting. Thanks
Totally agree. In my opinion movement cuts well with movement, and static cuts well with static. If one cam is on a tripod I would opt for a b cam on a tripod as well.
fantastic content, thank you!
Hey Griffin! appreciate the insight, very helpful tips. All love from Austin TX!
Thank you! I love Austin, that’s a cool city
This Chanel is lit💥
Super helpful! Thanks!
Really solid vid. Great tips.
Thank you!
This is such a treasure chest of valuable information - wow, thanks so much! Exactly what I was looking for - great job! Subscribed
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
TYLER!!!!
Tyler is the man!
Great in depth tutorial!! And congrats on 10K!
Thanks so much!
Filled with useful information… stuff I can actually learn from and use. Thanks 🙏
Thanks so much Bryan! Glad you enjoy it and found it useful!
Very Good!
Really good stuff as always, thank you. I would add that if you’re like me and had no idea about shooting interviews, shooting shadow side is a pretty awesome look. I remember setting up my first 2 cam interview and I was baffled why the second camera looked so much better. It took me awhile to realize others plan lighting around this look for both cameras. If you read this comment, I would love your input as I’m still learning.
These were great tips! Definitely the affirmation point, that’s the absolute worst.
Totally! Haha thanks for watching Mic
Awesome content as always. I really appreciate the focal length tip.
Awesome David! Glad you liked it!
Wow. So many great interview shooting tips in one package. Fantastic video. 👌
Thanks so much Eric!
Great stuff !!
Thanks Michael!
very useful. thanks!