Two weeks out
- Confirm who's being interviewed and send them the topics (not a script).
- Book rooms and check they'll be quiet.
- Sort access, parking and any site inductions.
- Get consent forms signed for anyone on camera.
The week before
- Send me logos, brand guidelines and name titles.
- Agree the schedule. Allow about 45 minutes per interview, including setup.
- Tidy the spaces we'll film in and take anything confidential off screens and walls.
What to wear
Plain, mid-tone colours work best. Avoid fine stripes, small checks, big logos and bright white. If you're unsure, bring a spare top.
On the day
- Have one contact person around all day.
- If you can, switch off air-conditioning in the interview room.
- Relax. It's a conversation, and anything can be done again.
Questions
Should people learn their lines?
Usually not. Natural answers to good questions sound far better than memorised lines.