Music videos are one of the most powerful tools you can use for promoting your music. It’s because of this that I’ve provided the below guides to have you making the best music video your budget can afford. Be sure to share the finished result with me. :)
Thinking about making a music video? Not sure what the costs are going to be? This is one of those cases where looking before leaping is in your best interest, especially if you’re an independent artist. So, let’s look at the cost of independent and mainstream music videos, factors affecting the cost of music videos,…
Are you a content creator that recently bought a DSLR camera to shoot video footage? You might have been a little disappointed with the lackluster camera built into your camera. High-quality audio is a must if you hope to produce excellent video content. For this, it’s often best to get a dedicated microphone. Not sure…
Making a music video is something every indie artist should attempt at some point in their career. Whether you want to make the video in a DIY fashion or on a low budget, or spend some coin hiring professionals, making a music video is a fun project that complements your music and marketing. Music videos…
Looking for a HD video switcher? Want a good quality one rather than just something that’ll do the bare minimum? Well, you’re in the right place! Today we’re going to compare some of the best HD video switchers so you can better decide which is the right one for you. All of the below do…
Hey guys, and welcome to this guide on how to make a music video for beginners. If you’ve ever wanted to make your own music video, this is the guide for you. Regardless of whether you plan to shoot your own music video or you’re looking to hire someone to record your video for you,…
Making music videos is difficult. Video content is important, and it still seems to be one of the best ways to get your music in front of people. The problem lies in coming up with a good idea and then having the financial and practical means to make that idea a reality. If you don’t…
Everybody knows how important visual content is when creating a brand for your music. Pictures, videos, graphics, posters – they all affect the way people perceive you. Creating a visual aesthetic that you feel inspired by is a challenge. You want to puts your best foot forward, and create a brand that you can stick…
On January 23rd of 2018, YouTube introduced its brand-new YouTube Official Artist Channel. These channels are designed specifically for musical artists. These channels set out to merge multiple accounts into one main “Official Artist Channel”. In the past, artists had separate Vevo accounts, an artist account, and often their videos would get posted on their…
Video content is the name of the game in 2017, but creating it can be exhausting, time-intensive, and financially draining. Making full-budget music videos is simply not affordable for anyone but the highest-earning indie performers. People are always looking for new, low-cost ways to create content, but sometimes falling back on a tried and true…
Have you ever wondered how some musicians get cool special effects in their videos? Maybe they’ve inserted a background to make it look like they’re in space, or maybe they have text flying past them with a plain but strong colored background. Here’s an example of what I’m talking about: The above effects and more…
Music videos seem to be king these days. Artists are making videos of stunning length and quality, putting as much money and effort into the video as they are into the song itself. Beyond that, nothing goes viral like a great video. So many songs have been made hits because of their video that it’s…
Music videos are awesome tools for promoting a release – old or new. But maybe you don’t have the budget to be able to do a lyric video or traditional music video. Or, maybe you just want to try something a little different. Despite what you might think, it is possible to create a great…
Video is of ever increasing importance when marketing your music. The rise of YouTube has forever changed the way people discover new music and the power of social media gives artists a chance at having their big video breakthrough. One can pay big money and make a professional music video that might (read: probably won’t)…
So you’ve decided to start building your presence on YouTube. Maybe you’ve even been posting videos for a while. But you don’t seem to be getting any kind of traction. Your videos are only getting a few views, and no matter how many times you post something new, it seems like you aren’t getting anywhere….
So you’re ready to film a new music video. Awesome. But have you actually done your homework? Have you done any location scouting? Some planning will be necessary if you want to make the best video possible. People these days have short attention spans, and you need to be able to capture their attention upfront,…