Music Video Project

Here is your chance to give your interpretation of a song of your choice but there are a few guidelines. If the song contains lyrics they cannot violate Sequoia's campus control policy. The video must be a visual interpretation of the song.

Note: If you want to use the studio for your project you must reserve a time slot. The studio is also available outside of class.

Here are the specs for the project:

- 5 seconds of black screen.
- Title ~ 3 seconds - should show up during the 5 seconds of black screen and should have your first name only.
- Your movie. The movie must be a minimum of 2 minutes but no longer than 4 minutes so pick a song that fits this time frame.
- No one shot can be longer than 20 seconds.
- Clips must cut on the beat of the song.
- Closing credits - be sure to credit the artist of the song.
- 5 seconds of black screen.

All That You Got - RWC Keystone Club

Here is a great Music Video, this would be an A+

Here is another take, Pianoforte E Batteria - Jimmy Daggett is a Sequoia grad.

Dance of the Duodecimos

Sample 1 - notice how the clips change on the beat of the music. Also note the transitions, fade to black, dissolve, none. Notice that the author is telling a story through the video, it is NOT just a bunch of random shots.

Sample 2

Sample 3 - again notice the transitions and the story line.

Alternatives: Lip Sync or Lip Dub

Sequoia Lip Dub

The Planning Process.

1. Select the sound track that you will use in your video.

2. Create a shot list of what will happen in your shoot
LS of
CU of ...

The Shooting Process.

1. Begin to collect your shots.

The Editing Process.

1. Sequence your shots on the timeline. Use the editing tools to adjust the the action of your shots so it fits with the music. Adjust the shots so the changes occur on the beat of the music. You will want the waveform of the music clearly visible on the timeline.

2. Once you have your main sequence setup begin to fine tune your timing and edit your shots to remove flat spots.

3. Add images if this will add to the effect of your video.

4. Add your title and closing credits. Be sure to credit the song writer or artist.