The classic clean interview
Ignoring the very beginning and end of the programme, which we’ll cover later, the central part of an interview needs certain shots at specific times.
During the introduction of the guest we need to see them. Obvious, but a point missed by numerous people. Have the shot of the guest ready for when the interviewer introduces them. Immediately after the interviewer says ‘Joining me in the studio is …’ we should see the guest shot cut to air.
Near the top of the programme it is good practice to get a geography shot in. This sets up the stage, and shows the audience where the two people are in relation to each other. We will usually caption a person near the fop of the programme. Additionally it is quite acceptable to ...
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