How to Shoot a Music Video Step by Step

How many videos have you seen on MTV that consist of the band playing in a club, with the lights flashing whilst the audience jump up and down? Exactly. Try and think of something different when you make your video. Filming a Hollywood blockbuster on a shoestring budget will generally look crap! One of the most interesting videos I've seen recently was of the band playing in the back of a transit van while it went through a car wash – the only cost was the car wash fee. From this simple idea they made a interesting and quirky video that was premiered on MTV Europe.

Index: How to Shoot a Music Video Step by Step

1. Choose Your Song
2. Get a Team and Equipment Together
3. Plan Your Shoot
4. Filming
5. Capture Live Footage
6. Use Stock Footage
7. Editing
8. Get the Right Software and Hardware
9. Be Creative
10. Tips for Making a Good Music Video