{"id":867473,"date":"2024-11-05T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T09:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/?p=867473"},"modified":"2024-11-04T12:43:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T11:43:06","slug":"10-tips-for-making-a-music-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/learn\/10-tips-for-making-a-music-video\/","title":{"rendered":"10 tips for making a Music Video"},"content":{"rendered":"

An eye-catching music video is one of the best ways to promote a song. From freaky dance clips to intimate performances, music videos on YouTube and other platforms can help to ensure that your music receives the attention it deserves. We have 10 tips for you on what you should look out for when producing a music video.<\/b><\/p>\n

\n

1. Choose the right song<\/strong><\/h2>\n

No matter how good the video, it all comes down to the right song. Choose your strongest song \u2013 the one that consistently gets the best response from your friends and fellow musicians. The song should represent you \u2013 and your band if you have one \u2013, it should be instantly recognizable and catch the listeners\u2019 attention even without a video.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Advertisements<\/div>
\"\"<\/a><\/div><\/div>

2. Think about the style of your music video<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Start planning your music video by deciding what should happen in it. Do you want to tell a story, should the video show you dancing or your band performing on stage, or do you have something completely abstract in mind? Ask yourself these questions: “What are the current trends?”, “What suits the song?”, and “How do I want to portray myself?”. And, very importantly: “What makes my video special so it stands out from the rest?”<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

3. It’s all a question of format<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You should also think about the format beforehand. Are you shooting in landscape format for YouTube or even TV? Portrait mode for shorts and social media? Or perhaps in 1:1 format for an advert? Sure, you could choose the largest possible format and then crop the video later. But then you’ll have to make compromises that can make your video look unprofessional.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

4. Write a storyboard or screenplay<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Simply picking up the camera and starting to shoot can work, but it usually backfires. When it comes to editing at the latest, you might realise that you have shot far too little footage and that essential shots are missing. Songs are getting shorter and shorter these days, but even filling two or three minutes requires a lot of footage. Write an outline of the scenes you want to shoot and from which angles. Be sure to include their approximate lengths to ensure that you have enough material.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

5. Go location scouting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Your exceptional song naturally calls for one or more equally exceptional locations. Whether you want to shoot outdoors, in a building, or perhaps in front of a green<\/strong> screen<\/strong><\/span>, there\u2019s always a perfect location \u2013 you just have to find it. You probably already have a few ideas in mind in your surroundings. But it’s always better to look at these locations again specifically with the premise that you want to shoot a music video there. And for all outdoor shots, as always: don’t leave any traces other than your footprints.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>
Manfrotto LL LB7622 Green Screen 4×2.3m<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

 <\/p>\n

6. Light makes all the difference!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lighting is what sets a good music<\/strong> video<\/strong> apart from a snapshot or an impromptu clip. Look for lights that let you adapt the colour temperature to the surroundings. It’s not just about illuminating a location. Even when filming outdoors in sunlight, well-placed light on the main characters creates more depth. Targeted lighting<\/strong> allows you to set accents and the interplay of shadow and light can take your music video to a much higher level. It is best to enlist at least one crew member who is only responsible for the light.<\/p>\n\n\t\t