Music Video Production For Musicians - 7 Steps to Making Your Own Video Part 2

If hiring a professional music video production company is not an option, you obviously want to do it on your own.

In the second part of this series we take a look at what we need to do on the actual shoot.

4) Location! Location! Location!

Where you choose to shoot the video amounts to more than 50% of how your video is going to look. Some of the factors to consider are:

* are you getting it for free?

* how long the will location be available to you?

* whether or not you will need lights

* the overall appearance of the location - it doesn't have to be "nice" in the traditional sense of the cash from structured settlement but it has to be interesting.

Location is so important that on professional shoots a location scout is paid just to find the right places for filming.

5) Getting the shots

It is always best to plan your shots ahead of time or even make a storyboard. A storyboard is simple a group of drawings that represent what shots and camera angles you will be using.

They can be simple stick drawings, just to guide the director and the lights/camera crew.

One of the best ways you can shoot is;

* get a "wide shot" of the whole scene, first;

* and then move in closer and closer with your camera for the other shots.

Afterwards you can also get little details such as the drummer's hands with the sticks or the guitar pick against the strings.

6) Working together

Shooting a music video can be really intensive. Often conflicts may arise.

It is important that everybody knows what their job is on the set. It is always best not to interfere with mesothilioma work. Even if you think they are not doing things the way you believe they should.

When everybody is having fun and enjoying themselves it will show in the final product. And your fans will enjoy it even more.

7) Editing your video

Many people advocate using free software like Windows Movie Maker. Personally, I think you would find it a very painful process.

I use Edius or Final Cut Pro in my music video production. However if you want free software for your editing needs, a lot of people recommend a program called Wax. You can download it from www.debugmode.com/wax/http://www.debugmode.com/wax/.

John Essiam is a music video director and an industry professional based in the UK.

You can get a free download of his eBook "How To Get A Record Deal From The Comfort Of Your Bedroom" at guaranteedvideos.comGuaranteedVideos.com.