Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Filming multiple interviews in the same room can be tough — how do you make each setup look different, but still feel like part of the same project?

In this breakdown, I’ll take you behind the scenes of a corporate film where I shot six interviews using three setups in one room. You’ll see how I approached composition, lighting, and exposure to keep each shot cinematic, consistent, and familiar.

We’ll cover:
• Shooting toward corners to create depth
• Using recurring elements as visual anchors (windows, tables, plants)
• Building lighting ratios with key, fill, and edge light
• Maintaining exposure with variable ND filters
• Shooting at a lower EI (negative ISO) to protect shadows in high-contrast scenes

If you want your interviews to feel cinematic and cohesive no matter the space, this video will show you how.

⏱️ Table of Contents

00:00 – Intro
01:28 – Visual anchors
03:19 – Creating depth with color & texture
04:18 – Exposure challenges
07:28 – Lighting ratios & separation
10:23 – Leverage ND filters for consistency

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