Video Credit: Arbuckle Industries Interviews are a ubiquitous component of corporate and commercial videos. So much so that we often take them for granted! But making an interview look great, and having the subject feel comfortable, requires a bit of forethought. Here, we break down a few interviewing aesthetics and framing ideas you might consider before going into production. PRIMARY CAMERA ANGLE: WIDE ONE-THIRD COMPOSITION This is the most common setup we employ and is a g

The Arbuckle team interviewing Robert DeNiro for the 2015 Heritage Ball Awards Photo Credit: Arbuckle Industries Wouldn't our lives be easier if everyone we put onscreen was a natural? Unfortunately, that's impossible... In fact, it's rarely the case! Here are a few tips and tricks for settling the nerves of interviewees who don't want to be interviewed. ESTABLISH A RAPPORT If you're not crammed for time with back-to-back interviews, spend a few minutes with each subject, awa

"Two-shot" is a film term referring to a shot composition that contains two actors, subjects or interviewees in the same frame. Capturing two-shot interviews can present some challenges with composition, lighting and audio. But when done correctly, it can be a powerful and unique addition to your story, so don’t let the hassles put you off. To share our lessons learned and help you on your next two-shot, we've created these easy tips to help alleviate any struggles. Compositi

We have been eager to release these Archiculture interviews for a very long time. We had Kevin Corcoran put together a brief trailer to illustrate how many interviews will soon be available to watch. Head over to the website to start watching. #Archiculture #Architects #Distribution #Documentary #Interviews #OnlineVideos #Animation #Architecture

We started working with Architect Magazine on a weekly video series titled, What's Next. This is our first collaboration with Architect Magazine since producing the High Line Phase 2 video. This new series follow a simple question/answer format with leaders in the field of architecture and design. #ArchitectMagazine #Architects #BlackWhiteDesigners #Interviews #WhatsNext #Series #StudioShoot #Architecture