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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - everything I know on interviews
0:21 - your best question is your follow up
0:34 - listen for unusual words
0:50 - I wish more producers know this tip
1:16 - this tip could just be the whole video
1:40 - ask one question at a time
1:57 - my favorite tip
2:10 - challenge simple answers
2:30 - follow the nouns
2:45 - the best way to improve your filmmaking skills
4:00 - the only three things you can get out of an answer
5:00 - don’t ask for conclusions too early
5:28 - also one of my favorite tips
5:55 - don’t ruin the emotion of an answer
6:17 - earn your hard questions
6:29 - follow the changes in energy
7:01 - be aware of their tense
7:37 - I hate goodbyes, but…
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Save your VIP seat for AOD for when doors open September 10th
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FREE FILMMAKING RESOURCES:
Pro Interview Lighting Guide
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/pro-interview-lighting-guide
Interview Questions Playbook
https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/interview-playbook
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - everything I know on interviews
0:21 - your best question is your follow up
0:34 - listen for unusual words
0:50 - I wish more producers know this tip
1:16 - this tip could just be the whole video
1:40 - ask one question at a time
1:57 - my favorite tip
2:10 - challenge simple answers
2:30 - follow the nouns
2:45 - the best way to improve your filmmaking skills
4:00 - the only three things you can get out of an answer
5:00 - don’t ask for conclusions too early
5:28 - also one of my favorite tips
5:55 - don’t ruin the emotion of an answer
6:17 - earn your hard questions
6:29 - follow the changes in energy
7:01 - be aware of their tense
7:37 - I hate goodbyes, but…
COMPLETE GEAR LIST for making this film
Sony FX5: bhpho.to/4fg4KhT (BH)
Slider: amzn.to/4fikrFl
Inflatable light: amzn.to/45rHp77
Sony FX5 Cage: bit.ly/4b4perr (Kondor)
Sony FX6: amzn.to/4a9xfeP | bhpho.to/3Wj3XU4 (BH)
Sony FX3: amzn.to/4ioIrqo | bhpho.to/4gMzhoN (BH)
Gareth's 75mm Kowa Lens: pstechnik.de/en/a-3123
Sony 16-35mm: amzn.to/48dHTyH | bhpho.to/4ffyWtC (BH)
Arcana 45mm (anamorphic): dzolink.com/4sppZRw
Arcana 75mm (anamorphic): dzolink.com/4sppZRw
Full Arcana Lens set: dzolink.com/4sppZRw
Full Kondor Monitor Mount Collection (affiliate) tinyurl.com/3trrtek7
Cine Magic Arm Pro 6 (BH) bhpho.to/4tjqLAU
Memory Cards: amzn.to/4e50GRi | bhpho.to/4t2fLYM (BH)
E mount to PL adapter: amzn.to/4vnxZVY
Main Shotgun Mic (416) amzn.to/4vIwP6u | bhpho.to/4yDFNEU
MKE 600/B&H: bhpho.to/4pnTClw
MKE 600/Amazon : amzn.to/3KxKL1I
DJI Ronin RS4 Pro: amzn.to/4hrjuvH | bhpho.to/3RNSa0k (BH)
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Interview Questions Playbook
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2:02 - what’s the key problem we are solving?
3:08 - why now?
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5:55 - establish your audience
6:42 - tone & style
9:24 - be careful with the deliverables
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12:50 - beware of the branding elements
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