How to Shoot Professional Interviews with Valentina Vee

Meet your instructor -- internationally-recognized cinematographer and lighting guru, Valentina Vee. Valentina walks you through the structure of the lesson and gives you all the info you need to dive in.

Start by learning about two main types of interviews: hosted and non-hosted. You’ll learn the core differences, and when you should use each.

If you’re shooting a hosted interview, you’ll need to decide if you want it to be a sit down or a walk and talk. In this section, learn how different techniques can be used to make your subject more comfortable, and how to execute them.

Sitting someone down for an interview can be very intimidating, especially if they’re not media trained. In this section Valentina walks you through tips that will help your guests feel more relaxed and natural on camera.

In this section you’ll go through the gear needed to shoot interviews. From solo shoots to having a small crew, Valentina will walk you through what she’s used on hundreds of shoots.

Depending on what type of interview you’re shooting, you’ll probably need b-roll. Valentina walks you through her methods of capturing compelling visuals that pair well with interviews.

In a world full of cameras, Valentina makes it simple to choose which one suits your project.

Valentina walks through a location and explains what she’s looking for when shooting interviews. Location is almost as important as your guests themselves. Learn how the setting and framing of your interview affects mood and style.