DIY: 4 Things You’ll Need to Self-Produce Your First Music Video

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May 24

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Thinking about producing your next music video on your own? Along with the help from some key players, you are more than capable of bringing your own music video visions to life—and we think you should!

Here's who you should consider bringing on when producing your own music video:

🎥 VIDEOGRAPHER

This person will operate the camera—it’s always recommended to have someone focused on capture content, so you can focus on starring in or directing the video. (Trust us, trying to do it all yourself is extremely exhausting!)

🎥 STORYBOARD

Done ahead of time, a proper storyboard can turn your wildest video concept into a reality. Try to break down the idea into manageable “scenes,” and figure out which locations you’d like to film at far in advance.

🎥 BUDGET

If you skip this step, you are ten times more likely to run into unexpected costs. Be up front with yourself about what you can afford, and adjust your concept accordingly.

Consider things like:

Crew member fees
Location fees
Transportation for all extras/crew members
On-site snacks and water
Props/backdrops
Hair/makeup
Equipment rentals
Post-production fees

🎥 SOMEONE TO CAPTURE BONUS FOOTAGE

This can be the unsung hero of your entire music video experience—any footage captured of the behind-the-scenes process (even if just on your iPhone) comes in handy when you’re looking for content to remind your audience about the video after its release cycle.