Do's and Dont's when making a music video

Do’s

1. Consistency from start to finish.

2.  A clear sense of genre and artist - make sure the audience knows.

3.  A good & natural performance - keep the audience entertained.

4.  An idea that is simple yet effective - media students don't have much resources

5. Creative editing - but not too over the top

Don’ts

1. Well - known song (don't be tempted to copy original video).

2. Over done effects - shouldn't use effects to disguise poor footage.

3. Aimless driving around - it's boring and it's not creative.

4. Scenes involving alcohol, drugs or fags (even stimulated).

5. Shots of people just walking around - it will become boring for the audience.

6. Speeding up the footage or putting it in reverse - it becomes confusing.

7. Zooms.

8. Footage from elsewhere - should be your own unless there's a good reason.

9. Over the top narrative.