music video

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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Drone Music Video Wins Moment Award

A drone’s maneuverability enables filmmakers to create visually rich films in a single shot. The latest example is Luke Bell’s drone music video “We Can’t Breathe.”  The two-minute movie features rapper Phehello Makgoe. Like the director and the singer, the entire crew is from South Africa. Key members are the drone pilot Bradyn Hopking, the…

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A Music Video Postcard Featuring the Beauty of Sicily

Music videos can be all sorts of things including shocking, witty, and perplexing.  “Summereyes”—directed by Sigfrido Giammona and Clara Congera—fits into the “drop-dead beautiful” category. While showcasing the music of Retro F, the filmmakers also put Sicily in the spotlight. The video is a production of the CFMClak crew, a creative team born two years ago when…

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Contained Music Video Wins at Dublin Smartphone Film Festival

“Tell You Tell Me” is a daring rap music video that goes beyond entertainment. The film, featuring IMPS, reveals the singer’s inner conflicts witnessed by a mysterious woman who might be a mental health provider. For the first two-thirds of the video, the action is confined to a room, which acts as a kind of…

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The Moving Selfie

Can you get quality results when shooting with a smartphone, tablet, or GoPro? The answer is a resounding YES! With the help of inexpensive gear and apps such as FiLMiC Pro, mobile moviemakers meet every cinematic challenge from lighting to depth of field to slow motion. Wander through this site and you’ll find prize-winning works in every genre—such as thrillers, music videos,…

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“Gorgeous” wins MobileMovieMaking’s Music Video Contest 2015

“Gorgeous,” directed by Israeli filmmaker Gal Muggia, features the Terry Poison band. The video, honored at the iPhone Film Festival brings to life  the song’s central theme: “And she was gorgeous and she was ready to do, all of the many things a gorgeous would usually do.” Visually, there’s much to admire. The opening, for…

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