FILM DIRECTORS CREATIVE PROCESS (Making a Music Video)

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How do I make a music video? There are many answers to this question. In this video you'll get a closer look into Director Xavier Ybarra's planning process of making a music video. 

The first step to making a music video is understanding what the music artist is looking for. This part of the process requires good communication between the music artist and the director. After all, it's their music you're building the visuals for. Once you have a clear idea, it's time to write the script. 

A music video script doesn't have to be as extensive as a film script. As long has you get the steps across. However, the better written the more your crew will understand what's happening on set.

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The next steps to making a music video are optional, depending on the size of your production. The storyboards, storyboarding your music video is a great visual tool for everyone on set the day of production. Looking at a shooting script may still warrant explanation. Looking at the storyboard tells your crew a lot about what you want. Including framing, camera movement, and even choice of lens. 

Next comes the shot list. (If you skip the storyboard process this would come next after writing the script.) The shot list is a breakdown of every camera setup you intend on performing. On this shot list, I include the scene number, shot number, camera movement and angle, lens choice, and an abbreviated description of the meaning of the camera angle and camera move.

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Watch the video to learn more about the directors creative process.

 

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