The document outlines 10 steps for creating a successful music video, including researching music video genres, forming a reliable group, choosing an appropriate song, pitching your video ideas, learning from past student examples, detailed planning and shooting, careful editing, screening to receive feedback, writing about the entire process, and letting the teachers do the final marking.

1. 10 STEPS TO SUCCESS
Steps to Success
When creating a music video there are certain things
that need to take place in order for it to be successful
Here is a little summary of these steps.
Step 1 - Research
 Watch a lot of music videos
 Analyze the different genres
 Consider what you’re planning to deliver
 Remember the Music video needs to sell the music and artist
 There are different conventions for different genres
Step 2 - Getting in a Group
 Being with friends - good times might get in the way of work
 Are people reliable?
 Necessary - communication, organization and practical skills
 Performers - Be prepared and give energy
 Exchange phone numbers
 Set a deadline for the project earlier than actual deadline
Step 3 - Choosing a Track
 Don’t chose a song on the basis of personal tastes
 Make sure the music or lyrics stimulate ideas
 Think of possible locations, performers & shots
 Don’t be tempted by popular music
 Shooting local band - danger of self indulgence
Step 4 - The Pitch
 Be prepared to pitch
 Single page of ideas
 Needs to stand out
 Be clear as a group in terms of what you’re intending
 Be clear and simple
Step 5 - Look at Past Students
 Look at material from a similar context as your own
 See what can be achieved and what can go wrong
 10 Things to avoid:- Strengths:-
Popular songs Consistency
Over done effects Clear sense of genre
Pointless driving Well-shot footage
Booze, fags and drugs Powerful performance
People Walking Simple effective idea
Sped up/ reversed footage Judicious cutting
Zooms
Found footage
Atmosphere-less stage footage
Over the top stories
Step 6 - Planning and Shooting
 Set a limited timescale - More professional look
 Storyboard as much as possible
 Check you have all the needed equipment
 Shoot the same shots at least 3 times
 Shoot more than you need
 Check your footage early on
Step 7 - Editing
 Load footage in chunks
 Name your files
 Use effects sparingly
 Match up soundwaves
 Be ruthless
 Colour correct
Step 8 - Screening and Feedback
 Feedback from peers
 Ask questions
 Take detailed notes on their views whether good or bad
 Get other forms of feedback too

2. Step 9 - Writing
 Follow the guidelines
 Start writing early on
 Don’t fill your writing with excuses
 You’re writing should:-
Cover the whole process
Include feedback & your comments
Use technical language
Show the video in relation to the industry
Relate to real examples
Have an analysis of the finished product
Step 10 - Marking
Leave this to the teachers and look forward to your good grade.