Interviews are usually a pretty serious thing, as well know. It is a wrong concept that proper communication and language are what make an interview perfect. A lot goes on behind a successful interview and the two-people taking part in it is not all. The background, equipment, clear audio, proper video camera, script, etc. are all key factors behind taking a successful interview.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re going to take a <\/span>video interview<\/span>, one of the most important things to take into account is the<\/span> lighting<\/a><\/b><\/span> of your interview location. Without a proper lighting, not only will the subject of your interview turn into a Prima Donna or a wallflower, but your video will also turn out to be lousy and unprofessional. So, if you\u2019re planning to make a video interview or you need knowledge about lighting for a video interview, keep reading.<\/span><\/p>\n Proper Lighting for a Video Interview<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n The very first thing you need to accept is that you won\u2019t be getting adequate time, the location will not be as easy as you think, and your subject might just be nervous. Keeping these in mind, if your interview is properly scripted and accompanied by professional lighting, you might just witness a revelatory transformation that might just be magical.<\/span><\/p>\n Now, it is a known fact that there is more than just one way to skin a cat, but there are also quite a few rules which you must follow so that you don\u2019t make your interview a total mess accidentally. And, when it comes <\/span>video<\/a><\/b> interview lighting<\/span>, setting everything up can be fairly easy, since everyone and anyone can do it nowadays, right? Making the lighting look great is easy too, all you need is adequate knowledge and good practice. Now, let\u2019s learn more about the matter at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n Equipment<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Equipment is the key factor that can make or break your video interview. Keep that in mind. For proper lighting in a video interview, you will preferably need three lights. A soft source will be the best for your interview\u2019s subject, a second light will be needed to fill the background, and a third light to either fill hair light or rim light. Even though you can get away, bouncing your light from umbrellas for your key or main, umbrellas often tend to scatter the light everywhere. a softbox will help you control the spill, accept gels, and provide various other accessory options. Also, use grids (even though paying for them hurts a little) to get the best outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n If I had to suggest, I would ask you to go for a 16×22\u201d softbox, which means it can fit almost anywhere. Or, you could opt for a 24×32\u201d one, with a 300 to 500-watt lamp for optimum lighting. Keep the starting position as 45 degrees off axis both vertically and horizontally to make your subject be visible perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n 3-Point Lighting<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re highly-skilled and well-equipped with the knowledge of video interview lighting, you already know about the concept of 3-point lighting<\/a><\/strong>, right? Well, for those of you who don\u2019t know, 3-point lighting refers to the lighting of your interview\u2019s subject from three angles. These angles are called Key, Back light, and Fill. Important terms you need to know for video interview lighting.<\/span><\/p>\n The key light is the source which will be doing most of the work to illuminate the subject of your interview. You\u2019ll usually key your subjects with the brightest, biggest, and most clear source that you possess and you can also sometimes key your subject with the light approaching from the window. If its adequate, that is.<\/span><\/p>\n The job of the fill light is pretty simple, to fill in the areas with shadows that are created by the key light very often. The fill light is not as bright as the key light and sometimes a second light does not even provide it as well. You can also use a reflexive surface, for example a FlexFill, to provide a very subtle lighting to the shadow-side of your subject\u2019s face. Smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n