Design the visual direction for a video podcast. Camera angles, switching patterns, overlay graphics, and engagement techniques for YouTube/Spotify.
Design a video podcast production. **Format**: [solo / two-person interview / panel of 3-4 / remote guests] **Platform**: [YouTube / Spotify Video / both] **Duration**: [30 / 45 / 60 / 90 minutes] **Vibe**: [professional studio / casual / dark moody / bright colorful] **Budget**: [minimal / mid / professional] ## Camera Setup: ### For Two-Person Interview: - **Camera 1**: Wide shot — both people in frame (master shot) - **Camera 2**: Close-up on host (slightly off-center, looking toward guest) - **Camera 3**: Close-up on guest (slightly off-center, looking toward host) - **Camera 4** (optional): Detail/cutaway (hands, products, reaction shots) ### Switching Pattern: - Default: wide shot during normal conversation - Cut to close-up of whoever is speaking (after 5-8 seconds, not immediately) - Return to wide for back-and-forth exchanges - Close-up on listener for reaction shots (nodding, laughing) - Cut to graphics/images when referencing something visual ## Visual Elements: - **Intro animation**: 5-10 second branded intro - **Lower thirds**: guest name + title (appear at first introduction) - **Topic cards**: full-screen title card between major segments - **Quote callouts**: pull best quotes as text overlay - **Progress bar**: subtle indicator of episode progress - **Waveform visualizer**: for audio-only moments or B-roll cuts ## Set Design: - Background: [bookshelves / LED panels / brand colors / plants / neon sign] - Lighting: key light per person + hair light + background lighting - Sound treatment: acoustic panels, close-mic technique - Table: [if visible — what's on it: mugs, laptop, notepad] ## Clips for Social: During edit, flag moments for: - 60-second highlight clips (most quotable moments) - 15-second quote cards (text on screen with audio) - Thumbnail-worthy reaction faces
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