5 GOOD REASONS TO MAKE MUSIC VIDEOS

To answer the question at hand, here are some key reasons I recommend to get into the music video game….

1. Other People’s Money

Music videos are one of the very few low-budget projects that young filmmakers can land that are entirely funded by somebody else. It’s hard to raise a few thousand dollars to make a short film, but if you’re being hired by a musician or a record label, the money comes out of their pocket.

2. Learning Opportunities

Music video shoots are a microcosm of big commercials and features. They are a great kind of project for newcomers to filmmaking because they give you an opportunity to learn the ropes while the stakes are lower. You’ll come away from a few music video projects with a strong ...

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