Necessity made remote interviews a common practice for videos and podcasts in 2020. And while face to face filming and audio recording are now back on the agenda here in Australia, the remote interview will remain a viable style.
But there’s a right way and a wrong way.
Anvil Media content producer, Hilary Sims, has conducted more remote interviews than most in 2020. Here’s her tips on getting the best result.
“It’s critical in remote recording to get the audio as clear as possible, so you need to help your talent minimise potential background noise. Even the small details such as swapping out the squeaky office chair or removing those rustling desk papers can make a big difference to the final product,” Hilary explains.
At Anvil Media we’re continuing to work closing with our clients to interview experts, but we’ve had to adapt. If you’re trying to create a podcast or video by interviewing a person who is located away from you, here’s a few simple tips to make it work:
To hear these tips in action, here's a recent podcast produced by Hilary for the GRDC.
By following these easy steps, we’ve been able to keep delivering the high quality podcasts and video that our clients have come to expect.
Try them yourself, or let us handle the process for you.