Music Video

Stop-motion Music Video Celebrates Escapism During the Pandemic

Escapism often has a negative connotation. But during COVID confinement, getting away from things can lift one’s spirits. The music video “Modais” is a case in point. Using imaginative stop-motion animation, Brazilian filmmaker Nícolas de Sousa presents a variety of activities for combatting cabin fever. There’s sailing, railroading, bicycling, and—most important—reading. And there’s also the…

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Inspiring Music Video with an Inspiring Backstory

In “Sabu remix,” Congolese singer Aspino’b advises listeners not to wait for the country to get better. “To improve, I prepare myself. I fight for myself.” And he has a big dream: “…to make my country dance.” Aspino’b, working with his countryman director Rodjens Bashizi, has created a music video that might well lead to dancing…

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Fast-changing Digital Backgrounds Co-star in Music Video

In the old days, low-budget productions were usually limited to a few locations. But with the advent of digital backgrounds, at little or no cost, you can move the action to scores of settings. This happens with fascinating artistry in Jeremy Massa’s “First Time for Everything.” In addition to directing, Massa sings in this kaleidoscopic…

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Can Steven Spielberg Succeed as a (Mobile) Moviemaker?

“Raiders of the Lost Ark.” “Jaws.” “E.T.” “Schindler’s List.” Clearly Steven Spielberg has what it takes to succeed  in Hollywood. But what about making it in the mobile world. The only evidence we have is the music video for “Cannibal” featuring Marcus Mumford. What do you think? Will Mr. Spielberg wow them at Dublin Smartphone…

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Secrets of a No-budget Music Video

Although it was made on the cheap, “Stuck in The Upside Down” offers plenty of  exciting visuals. South Carolina filmmaker Michael Nalbone handled all the production roles.  In the interview below, Nalbone reveals how he made the no-budget music video using an iPhone and minimal gear. Interview with Mike Nalbone MobileMovieMaking: What motivated you to…

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Music Video Features Toilet Paper, Computer Glitches, and a Lot More

If Everything but the Kitchen Sink were a music video category, that’s where you’d find “Delirious (Confined).” Directed by Brice Blanloeil, this five-and-a-half minute movie features 14 musicians playing in separate venues in Portugal and France. The intensity of the performers is matched by an astonishing variety of visuals including toilet paper, pasta, digital warnings, and…

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