5 Tips on How to Shoot an Interview with a Phone

My name is, I am 28 years old. I'm doing counting and functional fitness. Now for more than 10 years. I am one of the founders of the bar and now the CEO of bar search and I offer student classes and personal training here. And as you see, a dream open to everyone. So my training looks like, uh, in a split, a train likes and upper body split, uh, I train once for Cosic skills, but otherwise also for a maximum rap, i.e. for power. So in the beginning, inspiration is drawn from other athletes to see what they achieved.

And now I think the inspiration is for the Paradox family, to keep that vibe, push it more and more and yeah, get bigger back then at 18 when I saw that I wasn't that fit, I was, uh, really skinny. Yes. It was not that healthy lifestyle that I have today to learn the Calsonic skill or the frontal liver. I think the best thing is to come and learn it from the coaches here or from the people. Because here you get the information you personally need about yourself. This video will give you five

tips

on how to record a professional

interview

with your

phone

.

For this video, I contacted Manu, who is a good friend of mine, to

interview

him. He is the founder of the Zurich dog bar, where he teaches others how to master the Calsonic and it is quite impressive. What he has achieved so far. I used to film a lot of his content for him and I remember when I was just starting out. That's why it's nice to see the transformation. Now, the video I just saw at the beginning was recorded with the iPhone, using a couple of accessories. And I think anyone who has a smart

phone

can do the same thing with smartphones.

Today you can capture high-quality videos if done correctly without needing to hire a video production team. Now, with these five easy

tips

I'm about to show you, you'll be able to instantly create better interview videos with your smartphone. Now keep in mind that this is a condensed version. If you want to go deeper and learn more about how to film and edit an interview professionally, you'll find the two-hour extended version on your smartphone, filmmaking.com, which is my amazing online course, where I walk you through it. the scenes and explain all the details about how to prepare and edit an interview.

So if you like what you're seeing, be sure to check it out. That being said, let's look at those five tips. Now the number one tip is to use a professional video application. I can't emphasize this enough. Being able to have full control over your camera allows you to get the shots you need. The film like pro is a great video app that I use personally that gives you full control over your ex's exposure, focus, shutter speed, image profile balance, and much more. Also, if you plan to make a documentary for Netflix and want to include some of your iPhone footage, Netflix even recommends using filmic pro since you can only do so much with the native camera app.

And I use it from time to time, but for professional shots, it is better to stick with filmic pro. At first glance, it may seem overwhelming with all its features, but with a basic understanding and a simple process, you can get really great results. I also cover this in my course, showing you everything there is to know about professional filmmaking. Now tip number two is to

shoot

at 24 or 25 frames per second. Now, since I'm in Europe, I stick with the Powell format, which is 25 frames per second. Many people tend to record everything at 60 frames per second, which gives you the flexibility to slow down the video in post whenever you want.

But when it comes to recording interviews, it is best to record the talking head part at 24 or 25 frames per second, to avoid audio synchronization problems. This applies. If you are recording audio separately, you will notice that the audio will not match correctly with the person speaking. And that is difficult to fix in publication. That said, if you plan to slow down your footage,

shoot

at a higher frame, right? If you like more narrative videos, where you have a person talking to the camera at 24 or 25 frames per second, tip number three is to shoot with more than one camera.

If possible. Now you don't need multiple cameras to record a great interview, but if you have an extra camera, use it. I use the iPhone 13 Promax as a camera and the iPhone 12 Promax as the B camera to capture Manuel from different angles. Not only does this make the video more dynamic when cutting between different cameras, but it also simplifies editing and makes the talent look more comfortable on camera. And besides, if one camera fails, you still have the rear camera that recorded the entire interview. Now tip number four is to capture B-material to help tell the story better and keep the audience interested.

You want to capture enough B and you want to pay attention to what the interviewee is saying so you can capture the content you need to support the story. Having enough B will also make editing easier. For example, if the talent scratches their face while answering the question, or does something weird with these hands, you can overlay that part with a B roll, but of course you should avoid that in the first place and let the talent know. he. Now tip number five is to capture clean audio. Audio is half of the viewing experience, but unfortunately it is often forgotten.

Now, if you can avoid using the built-in microphone on your smartphone, it produces decent audio quality and can be used in stage searches. But if you want the best audio quality possible, I recommend investing in a good microphone for this interview. I use the road wireless go, which is a wireless microphone that allows me to place the microphone close to the talent's mouth. This way I can capture clean, crisp audio while having the talent further away from the camera. But you can use something cheaper, like a wired microphone, like the road Laier plus with an extension cable for cleaning.

It's important to keep the audio in mind: with poor audio, you'll quickly lose your audience's attention as a bonus tip. Make sure you always carry a power bank with you. You don't want your battery limitations to shorten the interview. Sometimes it is difficult to predict how long an interview might last. And if you also want to capture B rolls, this will take you a whole day. And using an app like Film Pro can consume a lot of battery. Many people ask me, do I use the D four instead of the D O five, while the O four allows me to charge my phone while shooting or not.

And it's convenient for me to have it all in one. Now I personally enjoy recording interviews with a phone as it has many advantages. One of them is that people feel much less intimidated by a smartphone. Since most people carry one in their pockets and are therefore familiar with it, I can also get a more natural reaction from the talent and help the video seem more authentic. Now with all this, guys, if you want to learn more, head over to smartphone, filmmaking.com, the epic online course, where you'll learn everything there is to do to shoot professional-looking, cinematic videos on your smartphone.

Now, if you're new to making mobile videos, be sure to also download my free smartphone moviemaking guide to help you get started making quality videos with your phone. Also be sure to hit the subscribe button as this will help me create more valuable content for you. If you have more questions, let me know in the comments. I'm going to enjoy the rest of the day and you should go out shooting. I appreciate you keeping it mobile and I'll see you in the next video. So I want to thank Manu for helping me on this video. Thank you very much man.

Uh, you can also follow him on Instagram at Manu statics, if you want. Thanks Bennett. Hey, whenever you want. See you soon in our training. Oh man, I like eating McDonald's tonight. I like McDonald's too.