Do you want to make music videos but are unsure where to start?

Austin School of Film is excited to announce the return of our 9-week Music Video Production course with Director John Valley. This fast-paced production-based course will arm students with the skills they need to see their vision through and designed to give insight into the practical concerns involved with completing a music video from top to bottom.

Through a series of hands-on exercises, students will explore all aspects of the production pipeline of music video production which can vastly differ from the development of a short narrative film.

There are many things to consider including:

• The Band & The Song

• Budget

• Concepts

• Production

Valley will draw on personal experiences with directed dozens of music videos including bands & musicians such as Whiskey Shivers, A Giant Dog & Sweet Spirit to give students insight into the practical methodology.

Topics/exercises include:

• How to write a treatment for the song or musical piece

• Planning the production in storyboards and shot lists

• Shooting a live band (production labs on site)

• Budgeting and shooting schedule

• Aesthetics/Style

• Exhibition

• Networking

Who is this class for? From active or aspiring filmmakers, directors, editors, cinematographers or anyone who wants to take their video skills to the next level, this production-based course will teach students technical skills, how to create a clear vision, and networking strategies with students walking away with the knowledge to create.

The course is intermediate and requires students to have prior filmmaking experience. Please complete the application below for consideration. Each session allows 6-8 students only.