Finalizing the individual interview project was a little frustrating. After receiving feedback that I knew would be helpful, I opened Adobe Premiere CC to the dreaded red screen. All of my media was offline. After trying multiple time, Premiere couldn’t locate the media so I could only edit my interview from the exported file of the rough cut. I was able to cut full sections in order to meet the length requirement but I couldn’t add/take out b-roll or edit sound. I think I was still able to take some of the feedback and alter the interview, but I wasn’t able to do things like extending one b-roll clip or removing a clip altogether. In terms of audio: when I was interviewing my subject, I used a tascam recorder because I didn’t think to get the wireless lab mic. The recorded shut off during the interview but I didn’t realize until it was over. So, I had to rely on the camera’s microphone. I think this is part of working in documentary: taking what you have and making it work.
That sounds super frustrating (regarding your audio issues). I had similar issue with my interview, thinking that the lighting was good because from the angle i was looking, the screen on the camera seemed brighter than it really was. Luckily, while the exposure was off it was terrible so I could still use some of the film, but cover the underexposed shots with b-roll. I also had a similar situation, having to edit from my rough cut, which definitely added an extra hurdle to cross. Even with your audio troubles, I think your interview still turned out great!