Music Video Production weekend

Music Video Production

Music Video Production Training Course

Professional Music Video makers are ready to teach you practical film making skills using modern cameras and post production techniques.

During week one, you will learn about Music video genres, The history of music videos, including videos from Elvis to the present day.

Gain confidence through discussing Music Video Techniques, Live Performance, Narrative stories, Social Commentary, and Animation and Effects

On week 2, You'll learn about creating an idea for a music video, storyboarding and shot listing. Pencil sketches, Cinema 4d and computer storyboards

Learn about location research duringweek 3 and how to budget for a music video(between £5,000 and £30,000), also includes getting deals on equipment and facilities.

Gain confidence on week 4 by understanding Camera techniques; Field of View, Transitions, Camera Angle, Camera moves, Panning, Dolly shot, Crane shot, Lenses, Zoom Lenses and the Vertigo Effect, Depth of Field Effects, and Green Screen)

Shooting is on week 5 and will usually be from 9am-5pm, so keep this day free to maximise your learning courtesy of London Academy of Media Film and TV.

week 6 and 7 will be Editing known in the business as Post-Production

(Cutting to rhythm, Spotting Boris, Sprite-based particle effects application, Duplicating an artist in the Same Shot, Transporter Effect, Ghost Effect, How to Blur Part of an Image

week 8 is about how the industry works. Commercial and Music Video production companies, producers, directors and the company's roster. Winning the job: pitching to artists, bands and agencies Distribution: the ever increasing opportunities for showcasing music videos on TV and multimedia platforms.

Career Opportunities: useful tips to build a show reel and make industry connections in London.

Beginners are welcome to enrol and so are individuals who possess a little knowlege and who wish to update their skills.

Course outline

Week 1
Music video genres.

Week 2
Creating an idea for a music video, storyboarding and shot listing.

Week 3
Location research and how to budget for a music video

Week 4
Camera techniques.

Week 5
Shooting a music video.

Week 6 & 7
Editing.

Week 8
How the industry works.

many thanks