Maura N.
The Last Black Unicorn
Live Webinar: Music Video Directing
with Multiple Emmy® Winning Filmmaker Shane Stanley
Webinar Date and Time:
This Wednesday, January 31, 2024
10:00am to 11:15am PST
(California Time)
1:00pm to 2:15pm EST
(New York Time)
Duration: 1 Hour, 15 Minutes
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Who Should Attend
- Film and Media Students
- Film and Media Teachers, Professors, and Educators
- Aspiring Music Video Directors
- Independent Musicians and Bands
- Videographers and Cinematographers
- Music Producers and Managers
- Marketing and Branding Professionals
- Creative Content Creators
- Multimedia Artists and Designers
- Music Enthusiasts
- Production Crew Members
What You Will Learn
- How to Approach Bands or Artists for Music Video Projects: As a student or indie filmmaker, what’s the best way to approach a band or music artist to propose shooting a music video or live performance?
- Dos and Don’t’s in Initial Communication: When reaching out to bands or artists, what are some key do’s and don’t’s to keep in mind? Are there any common mistakes to avoid?
- Etiquette and Professionalism: What are some etiquette tips for maintaining professionalism when working with artists, especially for those new to the industry? Are there any specific behaviors or practices that are particularly important in the music video industry?
- Once You Get the Gig – What Next? After a student or indie filmmaker secures a music video project to direct, what are the next steps?
- Identifying the Story and Brand: How do you determine the right story to tell in a music video that aligns with a band’s or artist’s brand?
- Storytelling Techniques: What are some effective storytelling techniques for music videos, especially for bands or artists with a strong narrative in their songs?
- Visual Branding Consistency: How can a filmmaker ensure that the visual elements of a music video consistently reflect the artist’s brand? Are there common mistakes to avoid for beginners learning how to maintain branding consistency?
- Collaborative Story Development: What’s the best approach for developing a story collaboratively with an artist or band, especially when they have specific branding or thematic ideas? How do you balance artistic freedom with the artist’s vision and brand requirements?
- Translating Musical Elements into Visuals: How do you translate the musical elements and lyrics of a song into visual storytelling elements in a music video?
- Branding for Emerging Artists: For emerging artists or bands without a well-established brand, what advice do you have for creating a strong visual identity in their first music videos? How important is it to think long-term about branding when producing a debut music video?
- Narrative vs. Performance: In your experience, how do you strike a balance between narrative storytelling and performance shots in a music video? Are there certain types of songs or genres where one should be emphasized over the other?
- Audience Engagement through Storytelling: How can storytelling in a music video be used to engage and grow the artist’s audience? Are there specific storytelling strategies that work well in attracting and retaining viewer interest?
- Feedback and Revision Process: What does the feedback and revision process look like when working on the storytelling and branding aspects of a music video? How do you handle differing opinions between the filmmaker and the artist during this process?
- Evaluating Success: After the release of the music video, how do you evaluate its success in terms of storytelling and branding effectiveness? Are there specific indicators or metrics you look at to gauge this success?
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