Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Video Killed The Radio Star...Next, It Comes For Your Budget


One of the best ways for a new artist to establish legitimacy, excite and engage fans, and generate interest is to make a music video. The dream and prestige of being on MTV dominated the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. This dream has become an everyday reality, due to widespread access to YouTube and the fact that MTV has nothing to do with music anymore.  One of the most important part of making a music video, outside of the creative elements, is making sure that you do it for cheap. You need to let your creativity shine, not just in the content, but in the production process as well. Rather than starting with an idea that may involve elaborate props, professional camera men, special effects and so on; start with what you already have and build your idea from there. You probably don’t really need to hire an established professional to take the video. Instead, use someone you know (who may be comparably skilled) and develop the idea based on what you know they can do. Instead of spending money on costumes, try to think of costumes you can use/make our of clothes and materials you already have.  

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