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Interview Video Production UK
Professional interview filming for case studies, leadership messages, documentaries, recruitment, events and internal communications across the UK.
BUILT AROUND YOUR BRIEF
Interview filming options
✓ Seated interviews
✓ Walk-and-talk interviews
✓ Multi-camera interviews
✓ Vox pops and public interviews
✓ Direct-to-camera presentations
✓ Video podcast setups
INTERVIEW PLANNING
BUILD FOR THE EDIT
QUICK PLANNING GUIDE
INTERVIEW PLANNING
Plan the interview around the edit you actually need
Start with the finished purpose
A leadership message, case study, documentary sequence and recruitment film all need different kinds of answers. We establish where the interview will appear and what viewers need to understand before shaping the questions.
Choose how the interview will appear
There are two common ways to structure an interview. In a two-person interview, the interviewer and contributor both appear in the finished film, with coverage planned so the edit can move naturally between each speaker and a shared view when needed.
In an off-camera interview, the interviewer sits beside the camera and remains out of shot. Their questions are normally removed in post-production, leaving the contributor’s answers to carry the story. This often feels more natural for people who are less comfortable speaking directly to camera.
Decide who should cover each point
With several contributors, there is usually no benefit in asking everybody the same list. We can divide subjects between people so each contributor speaks from genuine experience and the final edit contains less repetition.
Plan short clips at the same time
If individual answers may later become social clips, staff messages or website content, we can deliberately record concise versions as well as the fuller conversation rather than trying to manufacture them afterwards.
Let the answers guide the supporting shots
When the interview is part of a wider film, the conversation helps identify the b-roll worth capturing: people, processes, products, locations or details that directly illustrate what the contributor is talking about.
Need supporting footage too? Plan the interview and B-roll together so the visuals directly support what contributors are saying. Interview & B-roll filming →
MORE FROM ONE SESSION
One interview session can produce much more than one edit
Plan the outputs before filming and the same conversation can provide a useful bank of material for different audiences and channels.
1
Build the main story
Use the strongest answers from the conversation to shape a case study, leadership film, recruitment piece or documentary sequence.
2
Serve different audiences
A longer customer-facing story and shorter staff, recruitment or stakeholder versions can often come from the same shoot.
3
Create standalone answers
Record concise self-contained responses that can become individual website, social or internal communication clips.
4
Keep useful material for later
Well-organised interview selects and supporting footage can remain useful for later edits, campaigns and multi-location content.
EXPERIENCE ACROSS SECTORS
Interview filming across every sector
MJ Films provides specialist interview filming for corporate, public-sector, documentary and feature-film productions.
We have filmed politicians, business leaders, healthcare professionals, patients, engineers, tradespeople, IT specialists and members of the public. Our production experience also includes interviewing recognised actors on set and inside production trailers for feature-film EPK content, alongside assignments involving senior political figures.
Our calm, production-ready approach works equally well with experienced contributors and people appearing on camera for the first time. Every interview is carefully prepared, professionally lit and recorded with clear, broadcast-quality sound.
Available as a stand-alone video interview unit or embedded within a wider production, we can support corporate films, documentaries, case studies, testimonials, recruitment campaigns, public-sector communications and behind-the-scenes content.
Specialist crew. Rapid-response capability. Confident contributors. Production-ready results.
INTERVIEW EXAMPLES
Interview filming examples
Different contributors and environments require a different pace, framing and visual treatment.
PREPARATION
Natural delivery starts with a useful framework
We establish the audience, purpose and key points before filming, including who will appear, how long the answers should be and whether contributors will speak to an interviewer or directly to camera. We also consider whether the footage is intended for one finished film, several individual edits or shorter versions for websites and social media.
Nine times out of ten, we work alongside the organisation’s marketing manager or project lead, who asks the questions while we concentrate on cameras, lighting, sound and contributor performance. This works well because they know the subject while we can watch for technical problems and how the answers will cut together.
On other projects, the questions are supplied in advance—sometimes only the day before filming. We review them for clarity, length and repetition, then arrange them in an order that helps the contributor settle into the conversation. During filming, we may suggest a follow-up question or ask for a shorter, self-contained version that gives the editor a cleaner option.
Even experienced speakers can become tense once a camera is pointed at them. We find it is usually better not to rush the first answer: a short informal chat helps the contributor settle before the interview begins. Some people work best from prompts and conversation; others prefer a script, autocue or carefully ordered questions.
With several contributors, we can also plan who covers each subject and how the eyelines or framing may alternate in the finished edit rather than filming everybody identically.
Supporting footage is considered alongside the questions so relevant shots of the workplace, products, processes or people can illustrate what is being discussed. This gives the final edit useful visual context and prevents it from becoming a continuous sequence of talking heads.
PRODUCTION KIT
Flexible interview filming kit
The best kit is the kit that can realistically reach the room. Parking, stairs, lifts, security and the distance from the vehicle all affect what is practical on the day.
For awkward access we can work from a compact camera-and-audio package with lightweight support and LED lighting. Where access is easy and the brief benefits from it, we can scale up to the Sony FX6, additional cameras, larger lighting, boom microphones, client monitoring and autocue.
In our experience, adapting the package to the location is more useful than forcing the same equipment list into every interview.
ON LOCATION
We can film anywhere
Interviews can be filmed in offices, factories, hospitals, venues, homes or temporary event spaces. Before setting up, we assess the background, available room, noise levels, power, access and the time available with each contributor. The camera, lighting and sound package is then matched to the location rather than forcing the same setup into every space.
Where useful, a second camera provides a choice of framing and helps shortened answers flow more naturally in the edit. Additional lighting can be used for a more controlled sit-down interview, while a compact setup may be better for brief statements or filming in busy working environments.
Sound is assessed before we commit to the room. Air conditioning, traffic, machinery and people working nearby can matter more than the way a room looks. Modern noise-reduction tools can rescue some background noise, but they are not a substitute for recording the cleanest dialogue possible at source.
Many projects also include interview and b-roll filming, combining the spoken material with relevant footage of the workplace, products, processes or people being discussed. This gives the editor useful pictures to support each answer and helps turn a series of interviews into a more complete film.
Case study videos · Recruitment films · Internal communications
CHOOSING THE ROOM
More space gives an interview more depth
In our experience, room size makes a bigger difference than many clients expect. Bringing the contributor well away from the background gives the frame depth, creates space for a back or hair light and lets the subject and background be controlled separately.
Small boardrooms can still work, but furniture, walls and camera distance quickly limit the options. Where several rooms are available, a few phone photographs or a quick walkthrough before filming can save a surprising amount of setup time.
Have you considered a separate space? If the office is extremely tight or noisy, hiring a larger meeting room, studio or other quiet space for a few hours can sometimes make more difference than adding more equipment.
HOW IT WORKS
A calm, well-organised interview process
1. Plan the interview
Agree the audience, message, contributors and intended final versions.
2. Prepare contributors
Share themes or questions and decide whether prompts, a script or autocue will help.
3. Film on location
Set the background, lighting, camera positions and microphones around the location.
4. Capture supporting material
Where the finished film needs it, capture workplace detail, interactions or demonstrations that support the answers. More about b-roll
5. Edit the story
Select the strongest answers, remove repetition and build a clear narrative.
6. Deliver versions
Add captions, names, logos, music and the formats required for each channel.
INTERVIEW SHOOT PREPARATION
How to prepare for a professional interview shoot
Choose the location
(Scout the space before filming)
Choose the right background
Decide whether you want a clean paper backdrop, curtain, office setting or a more natural environment with lamps and plants. Simple, uncluttered backgrounds usually work best.
Shortlist the room before filming
If several rooms are available, send us a few phone photographs or a quick walkthrough in advance. We can usually identify which option gives the best combination of space, quiet, controllable light and a useful background before the crew arrives.
Consider another venue
If your office does not have a suitable room, consider hiring a studio, hotel meeting room or community hall. Space and privacy are usually more valuable than elaborate decoration.
Allow time for setup
For a carefully lit documentary-style interview, allow around one to two hours for camera, lighting and sound preparation.
A basic setup can be completed quickly with a small LED light and lavalier microphone, but it will not produce the same depth, lighting control or visual finish.
Prepare the contributors
(Help everyone feel comfortable and ready)
Brief the contributors
- Explain the purpose of the interview in advance.
- Share the discussion topics so contributors know what to expect.
- Encourage natural conversation rather than memorising answers.
- Avoid clothing with busy patterns, fine stripes or large logos.
- Reassure contributors that questions can be repeated and mistakes edited out.
- Allow a few minutes to settle before filming.
- Hair and make-up professionals can be arranged where required for executive interviews, campaign films and larger productions.
Plan the questions
- Decide what message the interview should communicate.
- Use open questions beginning with how, what and why.
- Avoid questions that can be answered with "yes" or "no".
- Keep questions concise and conversational.
- Arrange questions in a logical order.
- Think about which answers can be illustrated with supporting B-roll.
INTERVIEW VIDEO PRICING
Interview video packages
How much does interview filming cost in UK?
Interview filming typically starts from £895, covering a professionally lit and recorded interview shoot with two cameras. A fuller production including supporting B-roll and a finished edit usually starts from £1,300 plus travel.
Larger productions can cost several thousand pounds where the brief requires a full crew, extensive lighting, specialist sound, studio hire, hair and make-up, multiple contributors or cinema cameras such as the Sony VENICE.
The final cost depends on the number of contributors, filming locations, travel, production time, crew size, equipment and the amount of editing required. The guide below reflects the majority of interview productions we undertake, with every project quoted individually before filming begins.
Interview filming
From £895 + travel
✔ Up to 4 hours on location
✔ Professional lighting & sound
✔ Two 4k cameras on tripods
✔ Interview filming only
✔ Custom titles
Full-day interview production
From £1,500 + travel
✔ Up to 8 hours on location
✔ Extended interview filming
✔ Professional editing
✔ Licensed music & custom titles
✔ Revisions
Multi-day productions, multiple locations, additional cameras, teleprompter, drone filming, hair and make-up artists and voice-over can all be quoted as part of a bespoke production.
ORGANISATIONS WE HAVE WORKED WITH
RECENT CLIENTS
Organisations we have filmed for across corporate, public-sector, education, healthcare, construction and media projects.
UK COVERAGE
Coverage across the UK
Professional interview filming and interview video production for corporate, case study, documentary and internal communications projects across the West, Thames Valley, South Coast, Midlands and London.
Interview filming Bristol
Professional interview filming in Bristol for corporate interviews, case study videos, leadership messages and documentary content. We film in offices, venues, universities, hospitals and industrial locations across Bristol and the surrounding area.
Interview filming Swindon
Interview video production in Swindon for corporate video, customer case studies, recruitment films and internal communications. Compact or multi-camera interview setups can be matched to offices, workplaces and event venues.
Interview filming Reading
Professional interview filming in Reading and Berkshire for corporate interviews, testimonials, case studies, events and internal communications, with supporting b-roll available where the finished film needs more visual context.
Interview filming Oxford
Professional interview filming in Oxford for universities, research organisations, businesses, events and documentary projects. Multi-camera interview production is available for academic, technical and senior contributors.
Interview filming London
Professional interview filming in London for corporate video, documentary, case study, leadership and branded content. Compact professional kits are available for locations where access or parking makes a larger setup impractical.
Interview filming Guildford
Interview filming in Guildford and Surrey for businesses, professional services, events and thought-leadership content, including executive interviews, multi-speaker filming days, direct-to-camera pieces and interview plus b-roll shoots.
Interview filming Southampton
Interview video production in Southampton and Hampshire for corporate interviews, case studies, recruitment films, events and internal communications. We can work in offices, venues, industrial sites and other operational locations.
Interview filming Bournemouth
Professional interview filming in Bournemouth and Dorset for businesses, organisations, events and location productions, including sit-down interviews, leadership messages, testimonials, case studies and interview plus b-roll filming.
Interview filming Gloucester
Interview filming in Gloucester and Gloucestershire for businesses, public-sector organisations, engineering companies and project teams. Available for single interviews, multi-contributor shoots and interview plus b-roll production.
Interview filming Birmingham
Interview video production in Birmingham for corporate communications, case studies, conferences, recruitment and leadership content, from a single contributor to a full day of professionally lit multi-camera interviews.
COMMISSIONING QUESTIONS
Questions clients often ask before booking
Can you film only and supply the raw footage?
Yes. We can provide a filming-only crew and hand the footage to your agency, producer or in-house editor in an agreed format.
Can you match an existing interview style?
Usually, yes. Send us a previous interview or style reference and we can plan framing, eyeline, lighting, background and delivery to sit naturally alongside the existing series.
Can interviews filmed on different days look consistent?
Yes. For multi-location projects we can repeat framing, camera height, eyeline, lighting approach, audio and colour settings so separate shoots feel like one production.
Can you work with our agency or in-house team?
Yes. We regularly work from another producer's brief, shot list or technical specification and can concentrate solely on the production role you need us to cover.
How far ahead should we book?
Once the date, contributors and location are reasonably firm, it is worth reserving the filming date. Short-notice shoots may also be possible depending on availability and travel.
Can you work to our technical delivery specification?
Yes. If your editor or broadcaster has requirements for resolution, frame rate, codec, audio, file naming or media organisation, send them before the shoot and we can plan the recording accordingly.
CAMERAS, LENSES & EYELINE
Build the angles for the edit
Why do you normally use two cameras?
A second angle gives the editor somewhere natural to cut when shortening an answer, removing filler words or joining the strongest parts of two takes. A third camera can be useful when both interviewer and contributor appear.
Which lenses work for interviews?
There is no single interview lens. We commonly work around 35mm, 50mm and 85mm-style fields of view depending on the room, camera position and desired background separation. In a cramped room a wider lens may be unavoidable; in a larger room a longer lens can give a more separated background.
Should the contributor look into the camera?
It depends on the purpose. Looking just beside the lens towards an interviewer usually feels conversational. Looking directly into the lens is powerful when the speaker is addressing the audience personally. We decide the eyeline before filming rather than treating one approach as a rule.
LET'S TALK ABOUT IT
Book an interview video people will feel comfortable taking part in
Tell us who is speaking, where the film will be used and what the audience needs to understand.