Intro to Music Video Production
Are you interested in making music videos but unsure where to start?
This 8-week production-based course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to turn their vision into reality while providing practical insights into every step of music video production. Unlike short narrative films, the music video production pipeline has unique challenges and opportunities, which this course will address comprehensively.
Students will participate in hands-on exercises to explore every aspect of the music video creation process. The course is designed to guide each student in producing their own music video, using the class as a production resource through lessons and practical exercises. Along the way, students will benefit from filmmaker support and have access to additional resources and assistance to help complete their class project.
Topics and Exercises Covered Include:
Writing a treatment for the song or musical piece
Planning a realistic production with storyboards and shot lists
Budgeting and creating a shooting schedule
Understanding essential crew roles for your project
Shooting a live local band
Exploring aesthetics and style
Networking and building connections
What’s include in your tuition:
Access to Black Box Studio with house gear @ CINEMAKER
Access to Computer Lab for project editing
Access to check out select pieces of equipment
10% discount at Austin Movie Gear
Film & Friends showcase of final work (with food & drink plus filmmaker Q&A)
Outside of Class Commitment: Students are expected to dedicate time outside of class to work on their projects, with support from filmmakers available through various resources.
Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for individuals with a fundamental understanding of film production who want to gain hands-on experience in creating music videos. It is designed as a springboard into new areas of filmmaking and will not cover fundamental basics. We highly recommend this class for those with a background in film production or who have completed our other courses, such as Intro to Camera Basics, Intro to Lighting, Digital Filmmaking, or Intro to Cinema Cameras.
Are you interested in making music videos but unsure where to start?
This 8-week production-based course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to turn their vision into reality while providing practical insights into every step of music video production. Unlike short narrative films, the music video production pipeline has unique challenges and opportunities, which this course will address comprehensively.
Students will participate in hands-on exercises to explore every aspect of the music video creation process. The course is designed to guide each student in producing their own music video, using the class as a production resource through lessons and practical exercises. Along the way, students will benefit from filmmaker support and have access to additional resources and assistance to help complete their class project.
Topics and Exercises Covered Include:
Writing a treatment for the song or musical piece
Planning a realistic production with storyboards and shot lists
Budgeting and creating a shooting schedule
Understanding essential crew roles for your project
Shooting a live local band
Exploring aesthetics and style
Networking and building connections
What’s include in your tuition:
Access to Black Box Studio with house gear @ CINEMAKER
Access to Computer Lab for project editing
Access to check out select pieces of equipment
10% discount at Austin Movie Gear
Film & Friends showcase of final work (with food & drink plus filmmaker Q&A)
Outside of Class Commitment: Students are expected to dedicate time outside of class to work on their projects, with support from filmmakers available through various resources.
Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for individuals with a fundamental understanding of film production who want to gain hands-on experience in creating music videos. It is designed as a springboard into new areas of filmmaking and will not cover fundamental basics. We highly recommend this class for those with a background in film production or who have completed our other courses, such as Intro to Camera Basics, Intro to Lighting, Digital Filmmaking, or Intro to Cinema Cameras.
Are you interested in making music videos but unsure where to start?
This 8-week production-based course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to turn their vision into reality while providing practical insights into every step of music video production. Unlike short narrative films, the music video production pipeline has unique challenges and opportunities, which this course will address comprehensively.
Students will participate in hands-on exercises to explore every aspect of the music video creation process. The course is designed to guide each student in producing their own music video, using the class as a production resource through lessons and practical exercises. Along the way, students will benefit from filmmaker support and have access to additional resources and assistance to help complete their class project.
Topics and Exercises Covered Include:
Writing a treatment for the song or musical piece
Planning a realistic production with storyboards and shot lists
Budgeting and creating a shooting schedule
Understanding essential crew roles for your project
Shooting a live local band
Exploring aesthetics and style
Networking and building connections
What’s include in your tuition:
Access to Black Box Studio with house gear @ CINEMAKER
Access to Computer Lab for project editing
Access to check out select pieces of equipment
10% discount at Austin Movie Gear
Film & Friends showcase of final work (with food & drink plus filmmaker Q&A)
Outside of Class Commitment: Students are expected to dedicate time outside of class to work on their projects, with support from filmmakers available through various resources.
Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for individuals with a fundamental understanding of film production who want to gain hands-on experience in creating music videos. It is designed as a springboard into new areas of filmmaking and will not cover fundamental basics. We highly recommend this class for those with a background in film production or who have completed our other courses, such as Intro to Camera Basics, Intro to Lighting, Digital Filmmaking, or Intro to Cinema Cameras.
Who Should Attend: Anyone who wants to take their skills to the next level and learn the art of music video creation & production.
Prerequisites: This class does not cover the basics of technical film production. Students are expected to have a solid foundation in filmmaking, either through our introductory courses or their own experiences.
Certificate: ASoF Digital Video Certificate elective class.
Payment Plans: Payment plans are available to anyone for any class or workshop. All payment plans are customized, to inquire & get started on a plan, please email classes@austinfilmschool.org.
This course and all ASoF courses are certified with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to provide Continue Professional Educational (CPE) credits.
