What's the ideal interview lighting setup?
A variety of classic portrait lighting arrangements work well for interviews, but the primary thing to keep in mind is that your subject should be lit softly, with no harsh shadows. Ring lights are often used as key lights for this purpose, paired with a soft, diffused fill light, often using a softbox. The perfect professional setup will also utilize a backlight to either eliminate shadows from the background or positioned above and behind the subject to accentuate their frame. When using natural light, putting your subject beside a large open window can work well to cast a soft, understated light, which can be modified with artificial light. Many incredible filmed interview venues available for rent will include the use of professional lighting equipment for this purpose.