Filming and Editing Interviews Course

Shoot and edit professional video interviews from start to finish on this two-day course.

Covers camera setup, lighting, audio, directing your subject and editing in Premiere Pro.

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Filming and Editing Interviews course

Filming and Editing Interviews Course

Filming and Editing Interviews Course

Plan, shoot and edit professional video interviews from start to finish on this two-day practical course. You'll learn the technical essentials of camera setup and manual settings, how to frame and light your subject for a polished on-screen result, how to record clean audio using the right equipment, how to direct your subject for a confident on-camera performance, and how to edit your interview in Adobe Premiere Pro including cutting, enhancing audio, adding B-roll and exporting.

Suitable for corporate, documentary and social media work.
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Two Days

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10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon Configure your camera for interview shooting
  • icon Set up lighting for a polished on-screen look
  • icon Record clean audio with the right equipment
  • icon Direct your subject for a confident performance
  • icon Edit your interview to a professional finish

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

You'll need to bring a DSLR or Mirrorless camera with you to the course, all other equipment will be provided.

Who is this course for?

Suited to corporate video producers, journalists, documentary makers and social media content creators who need to film and edit professional interviews. Bring your own DSLR or mirrorless camera.

Our Expert Team
Expert Trainers

Course leader is an experienced industry expert

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
23-24th Jul 26 Thu-Fri London Islington Hurry - One Place Left! £549.00 £100.00 £449.00 + VAT
17-18th Sep 26 Thu-Fri London Islington Available £549.00 £70.00 £479.00 + VAT
30th Nov - 1st Dec 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
23-24th Jul 26 Thu-Fri London Islington Hurry - One Place Left! £549.00 £100.00 £449.00 + VAT
17-18th Sep 26 Thu-Fri London Islington Available £549.00 £70.00 £479.00 + VAT
30th Nov - 1st Dec 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
No online dates available at the moment.
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Course Dates

23-24th Jul 26 (Thu-Fri)

Location:London Islington

Places: Hurry - One Place Left!

RRP: £549.00

Discount: £100.00

You Pay: £449.00 + VAT
17-18th Sep 26 (Thu-Fri)

Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount: £70.00

You Pay: £479.00 + VAT
30th Nov - 1st Dec 26 (Mon-Tue)

Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount:

You Pay: £549.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Introduction

  • Basic technical theory about video and cameras
  • What equipment will you need for a successful interview
  • Advice on what equipment you might need to purchase
2

Setting up Your Camera

  • Setting the correct resolution and frame-rate for interviews
  • Getting good exposure and balancing shutter speed, ISO and aperture
  • Setting camera white-balance for different lighting conditions
  • Practical recording session using the skills we just learnt
3

Setting up Audio Recording

  • How to get a great sound recording
  • Types of microphone and which ones to use for each situation
  • Getting good sound levels
4

Interview Shot Composition

  • Where to place your camera and interviewee
  • Off-camera and to-camera interviews
  • Thinking about the interview background
  • Common composition mistakes
  • Practical recording session with sound and composition done correctly
5

Lighting Your Subject

  • Working with natural light
  • Using artificial lights
  • Using reflectors and umbrellas to shape and soften the light
6

Interview Techniques

  • Helping your interviewee to relax and common mistakes you might make
  • Asking open questions and directing your interviewee
  • Dealing with difficult or reluctant interviewees
  • Adapting your interview style for different situations
  • Getting soundbites
7

Getting B-Roll or Cutaways

  • What is b-roll and how it helps your edit
  • Types of b-roll and planning what you need to shoot
8

Introduction to Video Editing

  • The video editing workflow in Premiere Pro
  • Understanding projects, sequences and clips.
9

Importing and Organising Your Footage

  • Importing single and multiple files and folders
  • Using bins and renaming clips
10

Basic Editing Skills

  • Creating a new sequence using your clips settings
  • Previewing your clips in the Source Panel
  • Playback and marking shortcuts
  • Drag-and-drop editing
11

Editing in the Timeline

  • Rearranging and deleting clips in the timeline
  • Cutting and trimming clips in the timeline
  • Copying and pasting clips
  • Adding Cutaways
12

Working With Audio

  • Mixing audio and changing volume over time
  • Normalising audio levels
  • A brief look at cleaning bad audio
13

Text and Titles with the Graphics Panel

  • Adding basic video and audio transitions
  • Adding text and creating a basic Lower Third graphic
14

Exporting Your Project

  • Export settings for social media

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

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Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

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Team Training

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Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.

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