A very good way to organize your video is with an interview style element. It can be a great way for the audience to see your passion during an emotional moment. It is a great way to fill your video if you don’t have, or are unable to get, a specific shot. It’s also my opportunity to talk about recording audio and lighting.

At this point, I would advise to hire a professional to help. Lighting, sound, and editing interviews are all three separate fields of full-time work. If you can find someone to help you in this area, treat them well and compensate them–even if they decide to do it for free. If you’re not able to do that, here are some tips to achieve a solid interview and look.

CAMERA ANGLE

I am going to keep this simple, and so should you. Use the rule of thirds. The rule that places the subject in a third of the shot, leaving lead space in the direction they are facing. This shot is interesting because it gives context to the location by letting the audience peek into the background. Please don’t be right up against a wall — create space and bring depth to your interview by placing the subject out with space, leading lines, and an interesting background behind them. Most people aren’t comfortable talking into a camera so have someone sit to one side of the camera so it looks like they are having a conversation. It will be more comfortable for them and look more natural. Try creating two different recordings  1) an interview style where someone asks questions and 2) the interviewee uses a memorized script–then choose the one you prefer.