Regulus Films - Best Miami Music Video Production Company

SHOOT A MUSIC VIDEO, HOW?Music videos can be fun to make, and you don't need expensive kit to make a good one. Watch ‘How to Shoot a Film’ in theMaking Media series for tips on framing your shots.

Planning the ShootGet to Know the MusicListen to the track a lot. You need to know the track reallywell before you shoot the video.

Come Up With Some Visual IdeasThink about how you can illustrate the lyrics and how you can use your location. Withmusic videos you have got permission to be a bit abstract so think creatively.

Find a Good LocationIt’s crucial that you find a good location to shoot your film - somewhere that inspires youand fits the track.

GetYourMasterShotsFind Your ShotsDecide on your framing before you even get your camera out. Create arectangle with your fingers (it mimics what a camera sees) and try to find interesting shots.

Film the Whole Song in Close Up and Wide ShotsThese are your master shots. You can cut between these in the edit.

When filming a music video you need to play the track whilst you are filming.This can be done with portable stereo or iPod with speakers.

Even though you’ll be using the original recording in the edit, playing the musicwhilst filming will help to make sure that you�re in sync, especially if you’relip- syncing with the lyrics.

SHOOT A MUSIC VIDEO, HOW? Creative Techniques

Getting creative with your camera work can really help lift the production value of yourvideo and there are lots of easy tricks you can use.

PanningAdd movement to your video by doing simple pans using a tripod. Panning means moving the camera from side to side. Try and make your camera moves as steady as possible.

TrackingTracking shots are shots that move with the action. Camera operators usually use carts(called dollies) on tracks to achieve these shots but the same is achievable using awheelchair or skateboard. This is a fun way of bringing more energy and a veryprofessional look to your shots.

Small CamerasSmaller handheld digital cameras allow you to move aroundwhen shooting helping to make your shots more dynamic.Lots of mobile phones also allow you to record video.

Arm�s Length FilmingOne technique with a small handheld digital camera or phone camera is arm's length filming, when you hold thecamera at arm’s length to film yourself. This is a reallyinteresting angle and looks great when cut with yourother shots.

A�Locked-Off� ShotA locked off shot is where you put the camera on thetripod and leave it running, letting the action happeninside the frame. You can play with these shots in theedit, for example making someone disappear andreappear in the frame.

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