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

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•  The simplicity of the VoxBox Pro

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 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.