Part II
Now that you know how to look good, let’s make sure you also sound good. The key to doing your best in an interview situation is the same as in any other speech or presentation. Even if you’re the type of person to “wing it,” you want to have a general idea what you’re going to say.
If the interview is planned ahead of time, request for a copy of the questions you will be asked. Think about the message you want to convey and how that fits into the questions. Nobody wants to hear a long rambling string of thoughts, so think about how you can say what you want to say succinctly. Oftentimes, editors also look for quick soundbites to add emphasis to a portion of the video. If you like, consider preparing a very short statement, five words or less, that sums up your feelings on an issue.
Remember all of those class presentations you did for school? How you practiced with your mom, in front of your friend, or to the potted plant? That’s still a good strategy for feeling prepared. If you want to add in a camera, have a friend interview you on Skype or set up a point-and-shoot on the table as you get asked questions from the interview. Get very comfortable with that lens.
Filming at the IAVM conference
Speaking of getting comfortable, what are some things you can do to avoid freezing once the camera is pointed at you? Let’s take a look in Part III of ‘Preparing for an Interview’
See Part I of ‘Preparing for an Interview.’
View some interviews filmed by Digital Cyclops in a variety of video types:
Community Care Licensing Program
ACEI Global Summit on Childhood
APEG Foundation Scholarship Winners
