Key terms and definitions for MusicVideos.org
The comprehensive resource platform for Music Videos.
Learn more →A source of information, guidance, or assistance.
Learn more →A comprehensive document that explains a topic in detail.
Learn more →The planning phase of a music video, including concept development, storyboarding, scriptwriting, budgeting, casting, and location scouting.
Learn more →The actual filming stage of a music video, involving camera operation, lighting, sound recording, and directing on set.
Learn more →The phase after filming, including editing, visual effects (VFX), color grading, sound design, and final mastering.
Learn more →The creative head responsible for the artistic vision and execution of the music video, guiding the cast and crew.
Learn more →The Director of Photography, responsible for the visual style and image quality, including camera operation, lighting, and composition.
Learn more →The process of enhancing or altering the color of a music video to create a specific mood, style, or aesthetic.
Learn more →Digital enhancements or alterations added to a music video during post-production, such as CGI, green screen, or motion graphics.
Learn more →A sequence of drawings or images depicting each shot in a music video, used to plan the visual flow and camera angles.
Learn more →A detailed written proposal outlining the concept, narrative, visual style, and key elements of a music video.
Learn more →Supplementary or alternative footage intercut with the main shot, often used to add visual interest or cover edits.
Learn more →The proportional relationship between the width and height of the video frame, influencing its cinematic feel.
Learn more →A technician responsible for setting up and maintaining lighting and rigging equipment on a film set.
Learn more →A wheeled cart used for smooth camera movements, often on tracks, to create dynamic shots.
Learn more →Ensuring that the audio and visual elements of a music video are perfectly aligned, especially lip-syncing.
Learn more →The first edited version of a music video, with all the chosen shots assembled in sequence but without final polish.
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