The Process of Creating a Music Video

As me and my group have discovered, making a music video is a long and difficult process. It requires a lot of time, good ideas and an extraordinary amount of effort to make it successful. This is a step by step guide of how to prepare to make a music video.

• Choosing the song - the song needs to be something that you can work well with. If you don't enjoy the music, you probably won't be able to get any inspiration for a video.

• Getting a team together - without a strong team of likeminded people, your music video will not be a success. As well as actors, you need a camera man, a director and a lighting person (if you have a larger budget).

• Get your equipment - obviously, you will need a camera, but you will also need other equipment. For example, a tripod, a monopod, lighting equipment (if required) etc.

• Creating a storyboard/treatment - this is where all of your ideas will be put onto paper. This maps out the process of the filming so that everything can be scheduled.

• Filming - putting all your ideas together to create the video.

• Editing - when you have completed your filming, the footage needs to be uploaded to a good editing program such as Final Cut Express for Apple Macs. This is where you can cut parts of the filming, rearrange it and get the lip syncing perfect.

These are the basic steps to make a good music video.