BEN’S FINAL THOUGHTS ON MUSIC VIDEOS

In Conclusion

Music videos are an incredibly challenging part of the film industry to work in, but I think of them as trials by fire. If you direct a few music videos, I guarantee that you will be a better filmmaker. They can totally suck up all of your time, but when you start down the path of making a music video, you come out on the other side with this perfect little four-minute movie that puts your skills on display to the whole world. Music videos can lead to bigger and better things, like feature films and commercials that pay big money, and getting paid to do what you love is an incredible feeling. I hope this chapter helps you to create killer music videos and stay sharp as a director.

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