*Making a Music Video

*Find a Song…

*Pick a song.

*Find a song you can obtain right too.

*Maybe your friend’s band?

*Grab a Notebook…

*Start generating some ideas

*Jot down anything you can think of

*Perhaps find some inspiring buzz words to help you.

*You could also talk to the artists of the song to see if they have any ideas.

*Refine Your Ideas…

*Come up with your key concept and story

*Run it by some friends and family to see if it is suitable

*Make sure that it is achievable and accessible

*Create a Storyboard…

*Create your storyboard and script to give crew and cast ideas of your vision.

*Make a shot list etc. To help you on the day

*Scout Locations…

*Find your ideal locations and check availability to film

*You may need to obtain permission to film there

*If this is the case it is vital you do this

*Find a Crew…

*Find a group of people who are handy with lighting, camera, costume, sound ect.

*You’ll need some help you can’t operate four things at once.

*Cast Your Video…

*Hold some auditions for your video.

*Advertise in local drama clubs, school and on the internet.

*Make sure everyone is clear on the type of video ect.

*Sort Out Paperwork…

*Make sure that all relevant forms are filled in like:

*Health and safety

*Release forms

*It also might be handy to sort out a call sheet.

* Make Sure All Tech Is In Order…

*Make sure you have access to any kit you need like:

*Cameras

*Sound

*Lighting

*Tripods

*Film…

*Film your music video!

*Do more than one take in different positions for all the scenes so you ensure you get the best shots.

*Edit…

*Upload the footage to a computer and use a have decent editing software to put it all together

*Make sure you put the music track on!

* Upload To You Tube / Send It Out…

*Embrace new media and Web 2.0 and promote your video through You Tube

*You could also send hard copies to anyone who helped!