How to Be a Music Video Director

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:08
If you have a passion for telling a visual story to music, you may be wondering how to become a music video director. There's a lot of technical knowledge that goes into producing a video, so you should be prepared for some hard work. Even...
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If you have a passion for telling a visual story to music, you may be wondering how to become a music video director. There's a lot of technical knowledge that goes into producing a video, so you should be prepared for some hard work. Even so, when you love what you do, even hard work is satisfying. To accomplish your dream of becoming a music video director, you'll have to master the basics, build your professional reputation, and then it's only a matter of breaking into the scene before you become a professional music video director.

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Equipping Yourself to be a Music Video Director

  1. Step 2 Purchase suitable equipment.
    Filming equipment is notoriously expensive, so you'll have to take time determining which camera will be the best for your situation and budget accordingly. It's likely you'll also have to account for the cost of lenses, which can add several hundreds of dollars of expense to your purchase. Some recommended cameras include:
    • Canon EOS M is a very economic model that also has an HD movie mode for shooting in high definition. If cost is a significant factor for you, this may be your best option.
    • Canon EOS Rebel T2i is one of the best mid-cost cameras for shooting music videos. It also has a dim light mode, making it suitable for many different kinds of lighting environment. The videos you make with this will look professional, no matter the content.
    • Nikon D5200 is the most expensive of these three models. It has excellent features for music video shooting, like it's 24.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and 5 FPS continuous shooting, though you'll definitely need to budget for a lens for this one.
    • In many cases, you can buy refurbished or like new models from electronics stores, pawn shops, or online for a fraction of the retail value. However, you should be wary when you go this route. Some "like new" cameras have damage that isn't obvious.[2]
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Building Your Professional Reputation

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Breaking in to the Music Video Scene

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Warnings

  • Amateur bands may not be aware of some of the legal ramifications of making a music video. For example, in some cases making a music video off a covered song without permission can result in legal action.[14]
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