Video Interviews
Hey Everyone!
I've been gone for a minute (or maybe a few months). Sorry about that! I had some personal real-life stuff come up and I've been trying to go easy on myself and my responsibilities. I really appreciate everyone's patience!
One of those things I was working on was getting better at filming and editing videos! I started a YouTube channel for writerly stuff, and I think I'm finally at the place where I can successfully host interviews in video format.
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That's right! Video interviews!
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Okay, that probably sounds kinda scary. What if you're no good on camera? What if you don't even HAVE a camera? what if everyone laughs at you?
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Well, never fear, because I've put together a how-to that will get you filming videos, and all you need is a lamp and a smart phone!
Step One
Watch these videos to get started!
Step Two
Download the appropriate interview template!
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Step Three
Filming Tips!
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Take a deep breath!​
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Slow down!
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Smile!
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Aim for 10-ish minutes for your video.
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Find a quiet place to film so there's not distracting background noise.
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Pause between thoughts and sentences. This makes editing easier later!
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Speaking of editing, you don't have to edit your video. I can do that! :)
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(If you want something edited out, just make a note and tell me the time stamp!)
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If you mess up: no stress! Pause, take a breath, and re-start right before where your mistake was.
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Super-duper fancy: Hold up a plain piece of white paper at the beginning of the video so I can white balance the footage during editing! This makes the colors more in line with real life.
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Technical stuff:
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If filming on a phone, film horizontally.​
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The video file must be .mp4 or .mov file format (it should automatically be one of those anyway!).
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Don't worry about filming in 4k (the file would probably be enormous!). 1080p or 720p are both totally fine for YouTube videos!
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Don't worry too much about following these tips if they're freaking you out!
Just shake it out, smile, and talk like you're chatting with a friend!
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Step Five
Woohoo!
Thanks for filling out the form! I can't wait to see your video!
