let’s do it.

So, you’re going to be interviewed by Jeff Houghton in his intentionally digital studio? Smart move, this will be great for your business. This page will help you know how to prepare, know what to expect, and will give you the opportunity to provide us with information to make the shoot go smoothly with impactful messaging.

Pre-Interview form

the process

1. Initial contact. We talk with you, and you tell us you want to go for it.

  1. 2. Information. You fill out the pre-interview form.

  2. 3. Pre-Interview discussion. You and Jeff meet in person, or on the phone to discuss your messaging needs, and the info you provided in the form above.

  3. 4. The interview. Come into the studio, or do it remotely. If it is remote we will send you a link via email. Each interview is scheduled for a one hour block.

  4. 5. Decision. You decide the orientation for the videos. They can be any combination of horizontal, vertical, or square

  5. 6. Edits. We send you the edited videos. You have the opportunity to provide feedback and tweaks for one round of edits.

  6. 7. Files. We send you the finished files.

  7. 8. Success. You post them on your social media or website!

Chat Show Set

Morning Show Set

Podcast Set (remote only)

News Desk Set (remote only)

requirements

  • Don’t wear logos (unless it’s your company’s logo)

  • Please arrive fifteen minutes for your interview. We have a tidy schedule to keep on shoot days.

  • Remote interview technical requirements:

    • We use Riverside.fm to record remote interviews, either via web browser on a laptop, or through the Riverside.fm app on a phone.

    • Laptop. You must use Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge browsers. Check for updates.

    • iOS (iPhone): Download Riverside.fm app from the app store. Recommended hardware: iPhone X or newer, 2017 iPad models or newer.

    • Android (Phone): Download Riverside.fm app from Google Play. Requires Android 5.0 or later.

let’s make you look good

Remote Interview Best Practices

  • Audio

    • Make sure you’re in a quiet place

    • You can wear headphones, or not. Many have a built in microphone.

    • Speaking of microphones, you can either use the built-in microphone in your device, plug in an external mic, or use the mic in your headphones

  • Lighting

    • One of the keys to a good looking video is that your face is lit. This can be a lamp, or positioning yourself facing the window for natural light

    • It is important that you are not backlit—when the light behind you is brighter than the light illuminating your face. Make sure that the opposite is true, more light (or even light) on your face than behind you.

    Setup and Camera

    • You can use a webcam, your phone, or an external camera plugged into your computer. If you are using an external camera and are unfamiliar with it, reach out, we can help.

    • Position your camera about eye level

    • If using an external camera, position your laptop directly under the camera lens

    • Most external cameras have better resolution than most webcams

    • Frame your shot so that you are centered with your head occupying the upper part of the frame, while making sure not to have the top of your head cut off by the top.

  • Computer & Connection

    • Ensure that you have a stable internet connection. Test it here.

    • It helps to close other programs so your computer can process more quickly

    • Temporarily turn off your computer's screensaver or its sleep mode setting.

LOCATION

 

Jeff Houghton’s Intentionally Digital Studio
205 Park Central East
Suite 313
Springfield, MO 65806

Holland Building
Stone & light brick historic 5 story building
Located right on Park Central Square
Rise Cafe is on the first floor
Take the elevator to the 3rd floor

Parking
There is a two hour parking lot located at Olive and Boonville north of the Holland Buildingl

THE SETS