Video interview shot and coverage plan
For each interview topic, record what the viewer needs to see as well as what the guest needs to explain. A question list alone does not specify supporting shots, the recording owner or the material that should be handed to the editor. Keep the planned output in view: a complete interview and a short extract may need different framing and a different introduction.
How to use it
- State the intended output and the interview topics.
- List coverage and supporting shots for each topic without scripting the guest’s answers.
- Record usable takes and missing coverage before clearing the setup.
Worksheet preview
| Topic or question | Main coverage | Supporting shot and purpose | Capture owner | Usable take or file | Missing material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | |||||
| Core topic | |||||
| Example or demonstration | |||||
| Conclusion |
Open the CSV in Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets. Save a copy before editing.
Separate an answer from its coverage
A useful supporting shot may show an object, a process or a setting the guest discusses. Note its purpose so the crew can decide whether it was captured. Keep unrelated decorative footage out of the essential list; prioritise the material that explains the interview.
Check the handover before leaving
Agree where video and audio files are saved, how takes are identified and who receives them. Check the actual saved test files before the interview. At the end, note a missing shot or a line to re-record while the team can still respond; do not mark a topic complete solely because its question was asked.
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