Keep a case of compact / transparent powder in your field production kit or in your studio so you can knock the shine off your subject's face or head during an interview shoot. In many cases, the lights you are using for interviews are pretty harsh and will create hot spots on a person's forehead or nose. It's a true mark of an amateur shooter to leave these hot spots in your footage.
It wouldn't cost that much if you get one of these compact cases at any convenience store. You should have this available before you go through your next shoot.
While on the shoot, look at your production monitor before you start recording to check for hot spots. If you see one, grab your case of compact and gently apply it to the hot spot and be sure to even the power out on their face or head so it looks natural.
This will keep a professional looking footage and will definitely improve your subject's appearance.
What will you do if you don't have any powder available? Ask the women in your production crew if you can borrow their compact powder.
If there aren't any, get some facial tissue to get rid of any traces of oil or sweat that causes the hot spots on the person's face.
If that didn't help, you can move the position of your lights because direct focus to your subject will cause these hot spots to appear. If the light bounces to the walls, hot spots can be avoided.
In order to make a good impression in your interview shoot, it is also important to take a look at the person you will shoot for the interview instead of just focusing all your attention to your video production equipment. If you don't have anyone to help you with makeup, there's always another way to make sure that the person you interview still looks professional.
It wouldn't cost that much if you get one of these compact cases at any convenience store. You should have this available before you go through your next shoot.
While on the shoot, look at your production monitor before you start recording to check for hot spots. If you see one, grab your case of compact and gently apply it to the hot spot and be sure to even the power out on their face or head so it looks natural.
This will keep a professional looking footage and will definitely improve your subject's appearance.
What will you do if you don't have any powder available? Ask the women in your production crew if you can borrow their compact powder.
If there aren't any, get some facial tissue to get rid of any traces of oil or sweat that causes the hot spots on the person's face.
If that didn't help, you can move the position of your lights because direct focus to your subject will cause these hot spots to appear. If the light bounces to the walls, hot spots can be avoided.
In order to make a good impression in your interview shoot, it is also important to take a look at the person you will shoot for the interview instead of just focusing all your attention to your video production equipment. If you don't have anyone to help you with makeup, there's always another way to make sure that the person you interview still looks professional.
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