Music Video Production for Beginners: From Script to Screen

Meet David J East, film director, photographer, and your teacher for this course. David shares his creative journey from film school in South Africa to making music videos for artists like Melanie C and Foals. Hear about the film and photography icons that have inspired his work.

Start the pre-production phase by going through the materials needed for this course. Learn how to approach a film project by understanding what the client wants and how to best apply your ideas to the music video. Discover how to create a storytelling concept featuring a protagonist, a storyline, a message and the feeling you want to convey.

Learn how to write a script (known as a treatment) for your video that communicates the different elements of the story. Then, see how to build a strong team to manage each aspect of the filming process. Explore the importance of location scouting and how to choose the right set. David shows you how to make a shot list and how to get the most out of your film shoot by working with natural light and directing your actors.

Lights, camera, action! After filming your music video, dive into the post-production phase. David walks you through the editing process using Adobe Premiere. Learn how to use the software’s digital tools to import, edit, and correct the color of your footage. Discover how to make a trailer and select the best stills to promote and share your music video with the world.