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How to Shoot a Music Video Step by Step

From A. Flegenheimer, for About.com

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Plan Your Shoot

The more planning you can do before hand the quicker you'll be able to shoot. If you're renting gear, the quicker you can shoot the less it will cost you, and if you're relying on favors, people will be more willing to help again if you keep the hanging around to a minimum. To plan, you should:

  • Draw story boards showing each scene and shot
  • List the crew, performers and props you'll need for each shot
  • Try and brief the camera and lighting people beforehand so they know what you want from the shot.

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