Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Storyboarding the music video

This is where it all begins. The first step is to understand what you are trying to communicate and what your intended message is. If you don't understand your message, no one will. Creating a script or storyboard will help ensure that you and your audience understands your intent.(http://www.sotherden.com/video101/storyboard.htm)

Why storyboard?

Who are storyboard artist?




Another video tutorial: Expert Village


Example Music Video Storyboards:
Midlake: Young Bride (Video)
Midlake: Young Bride ( Storyboard)

Step 1
Have your lyrics of the song to understand what is being said.
Step2
Listen to the music to determine the tempo, beats and rhythm.
Step3
Sketch a scene on the storyboard according to a change in the music.
Step4
Review the storyboard with the music to ensure the visuals and music relay the intended message.
Step5
Draw arrows from one scene to the next and write the type of transition you will use between each scene.
Step6
Present the storyboard to a third party for feedback

THE PITCH

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