Music Video... Do's & Don'ts!
Are you having or have you had any sync problems with the Timeline in your music video? Here are a few simple steps to avoid clip collisions and sync problems.
First, include the shots in the order that the "director" shot them in. But, keep the tempo of the song in mind when choosing which angles and shots are going to be used.
Second, clip connections are an easy way to place clips such as B-roll, sound effects, and music in the timeline so that they all move together as you make changes.
There should be many different angles on the "singer" throughout the song. Make sure to get the lips synched as best as possible, to avoid having to reshoot. Otherwise, your music video will be worthless and will lead to "no-whereland" of opportunities. Who wants to watch a horribly produced video?
In addition, throughout the editing process, refer to the "screenplay" and shot lists to create your rough cut of the music video. It is best to use a video monitor when shooting a music video. Do not rely on the video recorder's screen to get really good angles. For one, it is extremely hard to see the different angles you have had invisioned and intended to film on a smaller screen. Also, and most-importantly, DO NOT shoot a music video using the video recorder on a smart phone. Yikes!!!
We recommend your using something comparable to a Canon EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera or higher. Another recommendation is to use a monitor that will enable you to see footage before pre-editing and allows you to see all angles which is extremely helpful and enables you to quickly determine if a re-shoot is necessary.
A 24 inch HD Video Monitor is sufficient. But, if you're on a shoe-string budget, you can use any 24 inch flat screen monitor that has a USB connection from video recorder to flat screen. Remember, editing a music video that tells a story is the same as editing a short film, but with concentrated efforts at pacing based on the music.
Now, go out there and make an incredible video. The world is watching. All eyes are on you!
"Knowledge is power." Big G Artists Agency, LLC
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