Shooting Music Videos: 5 Unexpected Lessons
Learn simple techniques to make your music video stand out.
Music videos are a chance for filmmakers to get very creative, also can be a lucrative business when you reach a certain tier. Today I want to share some very straight forward tips & tricks to help level up your music videos. These are a few things you need to know before shooting music videos.
Properly prepare
Listen to the song. Fall in love with the song. Plan your shots, get familiar with the location. The lighting, how you want to light things, the gear you want to use, the shots you want to get. Nothing has to be perfect or go exactly to plan but its better to have a plan in place. You'll feel more confident about doing the music video knowing you do your part.
Bring on some help
There is so much value in having help or having a team. Having someone designated to one or a few particular things takes work of your plate do you can focus on what you need to focus on.
Get a variety of shots.
Using different focal lengths/lens, different angles and perspectives can help at interest.
Bring the best out of whoever you're working with.
Dont be afraid to direct, be the authority figure and get creative. Understand that you're seeing this project or video through the scope you see things from a different perspective.
