What Gear Do I Need for an Interview Shoot?
A professional interview shoot requires a combination of camera, lighting, audio, and grip equipment. At San Diego Film Equipment, you can build a complete production-ready package using gear from our Camera, Lighting, Grip, and Sound departments.
Your camera package is the foundation of any interview shoot. At minimum, you’ll need:
Browse available gear in our Camera Department , including camera accessories, monitors, and support gear .
Most interview setups use a simple 2–3 light configuration:
Our Lighting Department offers LED panels, bicolor soft lights, RGB fixtures, and modifiers designed specifically for interviews and studio setups.
Grip equipment allows you to properly position and control lighting on set:
Explore our full selection in the Grip Department , including grip stands , flags , and reflectors and fill tools .
Clean audio is essential. A basic interview audio setup includes:
Visit our Sound Department for microphones, lavaliers, and recording devices .
Don’t overlook essential support gear:
These items are available across our camera accessories and lighting departments .
A typical interview package from San Diego Film Equipment includes:
San Diego Film Equipment offers one of the most complete rental inventories in the region, covering camera, lighting, grip, and sound departments for productions of all sizes.
If you're unsure what to rent, our team can help you assemble a fully customized interview package based on your production needs.
1. Camera Package (Capture the Image)
2. Lighting Setup (Create the Look)
3. Grip & Support (Control and Shape Light)
4. Audio Equipment (Critical for Interviews)
5. Power, Media & Accessories
Example: Simple Interview Setup
Build Your Interview Package