Preparing for your Video Interview:
In past portraits interviews, you may have found yourself flushed with anxiety as you approach the producer. Or, you may never have been interviewed before and find yourself with unanswered questions. The best way to do a good interview is to have a laid-back, enjoyable experience. There are a few things you can do to feel ready:
1. Arrive early. Give yourself time to decompress so you aren't sweaty, flushed, or anxious when you arrive for your portrait. Feel free to drop by the restroom and fix your hair / makeup before you come for your picture.
2. Plan your outfit and get comfortable in it before the shoot. You will not have time to change into or out of a tie, glasses, or blazer. Make sure you are confident and comfortable in whatever you are wearing.
3. Solid colors (anything except white) work best on camera and help to keep the focus on you rather than your clothes.
What to Expect:
There are process-oriented reasons that producers ask certain questions that they do, and they aim to make the interview feel like a conversation. Here are a few things to expect when working with us:
1. Your interview will never be seen at full-length. The piece will be cut and organized in a way that helps you tell the larger story. Don't stress about stumbling over your words or needing to repeat something. That's how it always goes.
2. You will receive instruction and direction, but you will also be asked to breathe, and repeat a sentence or story.
3. You will not get a preview of your interview before we edit. This helps to keep your attention on the information needed for the video rather than how you look or sound.
4. Some interviews and characters don't make the cut in a final video. This is not necessarily because you were a bad interview. Sometimes, it's simply a change in the story or the need to cut down on the length of the video.
5. Don't stress! We will do our best to make you and your personality a part of this piece, even with limited time. We are so thankful you're willing to be a part of this!
Take a look at Margo's video portfolio to see some of her work and contact her with questions here.
