PrimeLight VoxBox Pro, Operating Instructions Manual

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6. Filming the interview & tips for success
Filming the interview
1. With the main box positioned in front of the lens
and with the two-way mirror in place, set the
height of the camera lens to the same eye level
as the interviewer (as you would a traditional
off-camera interview). Position the subject at a
similar height to the interviewer, if possible.
2. The subject and interviewer should always be
able to see the each other’s full face through the
mirror/s so that the eyes are positioned over the
lens (see photo, right). If either the interviewer
or subject deviate from this, it will result in an
undesirable off-camera eye-line.
Tips for success
• When configured without the side mirror, it is
recommended that a courtesy flag is placed near
the interviewer so that the subject does not make
direct eye contact off-camera. (See chapter 5 for
more details).
• When using outdoors (or indoors near large or
bright natural light sources), light can enter the
two-way mirror from the open side and cause an
undesirable contrast shift. This can be reduced
by repositioning the unit, using flags or can be
reduced in post production.
• Using outdoors on uneven terrain can result in the
subject and interviewer being at a substantially
different height to each other. This will make it
uncomfortable to make eye contact through the
VoxBox Pro
®
.
• The simplicity of the VoxBox Pro
®
relies on
mounting the unit to 15mm rails. We always
recommend this method.
• Always remember to light the interviewer too.
• The two-way mirror can remain fitted in the main
box when packed away for transportation. It is
good practice to purchase a spare mirror and
store this in the foam slot.