Shooting one-camera music video

Josh Caldwell · November 26th, 2005, 11:24 PM

Even though this is an old thread, another tip is to have the artist ACTUALLY sing. Don't lip sing. Otherwise they tend to hold back and it looks like they're lip singing. Have them actually sing along to the music, like when you sing along to the radio in your car.

Max Liptack · November 27th, 2005, 02:53 AM

I agree with Josh, I was thinking the same thing through the entire post.

And yes, I agree with most of the above posts, just to add however, I would do the live shots further away, this way the timing isnt as critical.

I have filmed theatrical shows etc.. and thats how I did it, I used the audio from the close-ups and then just added crowd shots that fit the scene.

-Max

Jim Rog · November 27th, 2005, 06:39 AM

Hi

Yes i know this topic is almost a year old but that’s what’s so good about a forum you can go back to these topics years later and still ask a question with out making a whole new one.

Yes i think I’ll go with the CD player over option think that’s the best way especially if you’re shooting where the only option is a boom box.

Thanks and great topic by the way

November 26th, 2005, 11:24 PM	#16
Josh Caldwell Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 183	Even though this is an old thread, another tip is to have the artist ACTUALLY sing. Don't lip sing. Otherwise they tend to hold back and it looks like they're lip singing. Have them actually sing along to the music, like when you sing along to the radio in your car. __________________ Joshua Caldwell www.meyd-ent.com www.hollywoodboundanddown.com

November 27th, 2005, 02:53 AM	#17
Max Liptack Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 33	I agree with Josh, I was thinking the same thing through the entire post. And yes, I agree with most of the above posts, just to add however, I would do the live shots further away, this way the timing isnt as critical. I have filmed theatrical shows etc.. and thats how I did it, I used the audio from the close-ups and then just added crowd shots that fit the scene. -Max

November 27th, 2005, 06:39 AM	#18
Jim Rog Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PAL Zone Posts: 188	Hi Yes i know this topic is almost a year old but that’s what’s so good about a forum you can go back to these topics years later and still ask a question with out making a whole new one. Yes i think I’ll go with the CD player over option think that’s the best way especially if you’re shooting where the only option is a boom box. Thanks and great topic by the way