how to make a music video on zero budget

You can absolutely make a music video on zero budget! Here I share some tips and information that can help you to create your own unique music video with spending zero monies. You don't need any fancy equipment, just a good smart phone, quite a bit of creativity and time to spend researching and planning.
Having music videos is an important part of the promotion process for your songs so don't shy away from having a go. Steer clear of trying to recreate 'classic' elements of music videos though and try and create something that hasn't been done before.
If you haven't yet created a brand and aesthetic then please see these videos which will help you in those areas:
How I brand a music artist:
• how I visually brand a...
How to brand yourself:
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Here are some music videos that I've worked on and/or made. Some obviously include other equipment or services but they have interesting concepts that may inspire your own ideas.
Lou Z (VHS style):
• Lou Z // Before You Go
Pleasure Raft (VHS using only a phone):
• Pleasure Raft 'Moodswi...
Select Captain (uses screen recording):
• Select Captain- Slow D...
Mellemblond (uses timelapse):
• Mellemblond - Alt det ...
Please see the playlists on my channel for some more music videos - there is one named Music Videos and one named One Take Music Videos that you may find helpful.
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I’m a music industry creative director working on a freelance basis with a range of music artists/bands, genres and record labels. I create complete visual profiles, aesthetics, brand identities, concepts and art direction for music videos/photo shoots, stage design, in depth social media marketing campaigns and album artwork designs/illustrations. I also coach artists in branding, mindset, goal setting and social media.
I work predominantly with exaggerated visual heavy brands and always make sure the end result is authentic and genuine to the artist.
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[@effisummerscreative]

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[@effisummerscreative]

Have you ever made a low/no budget music video? Send me the link if you have 😁

[@revevague6256]

Great advice here! During the pandemic I’ve launched a KZbin channel and I make a music video for each of my songs. I make low budget videos (started with a camcorder!) with construction paper and time lapse art (Michel Gondry was a major inspiration). It’s been great to find new listeners and an artistic pursuit during quarantine (no live shows 😢). Great channel!

[@effisummerscreative]

that's amazing keep going!!! 💜

[@bobbydellmusic]

hey, your videos are looking good! thanks for the great content

[@effisummerscreative]

Thanks 😊 Glad it’s helping!

[@oxoxoxoxo8589]

good info and I like the Lou z vhs style music video you linked to. that could be my esthetic.

[@effisummerscreative]

famfu thank you 😊 I loveee the VHS aesthetic 👌 definitely give it a try!

[@starpankeli8921]

Great content! Permit me to subscribe to your channel 19x

[@effisummerscreative]

haha please do 💜😊

[@idatherese]

These are some great ideas, thanks!! btw, I just found your channel through a comment on one of Damian Keyes' videos, and I've spent the morning binging your channel! Great content, and I love your whole style and vibe (can I say vibe?)♡ Keep up the great work, I'm looking forward to following you! x

[@effisummerscreative]

idatherese aw thank you! Ooh that’s good to know, it helps to know where people find me 😁 Vibe is fine by me haha. Thanks so much 😊❤️

[@Forwhenthepawn]

Your videos are so amazing!! Just subbed :)

[@effisummerscreative]

Tess Grey ah thank you! glad they’re helping ☺️

[@siddhantbandekarfilms6080]

This video was really helpful maam. Love from India🧡😇😊

[@effisummerscreative]

I'm glad :) thank you!

[@siddhantbandekarfilms6080]

Welcone maam. I am beginner filmmaker . And thankyou for your tips😇😇

[@RancidDragonProductions]

I'm currently shooting my fourth zero budget video. They're interesting to make fo sure. It's tough to come up with cool visuals and ideas to go with your song.

[@LeeCharlesTV]

Thanks Effi I've been asked to make a music video I'm a football KZbin vlogger so basically I haven't got a scoobydoo how to make one. I saw your comment on another video about no budget which basically looked a massive budget! Anyway thanks for the tips I will check out your videos for inspiration and branding Good luck with the channel

[@effisummerscreative]

Lee Charles TV aw thank you 😊 haha I saw the same videos with large budgets/expensive equipment so thought I needed to rectify! Good luck with your video!

[@furecho4767]

this deserves more view / subs! keep at it

[@effisummerscreative]

thank you ☺️

[@tinajthesinger]

Good info in your video! But why are there so many cuts? You strike me as someone who can make a video like this in one take?

[@effisummerscreative]

I like quick, snappy editing 😁 gotta pack in all that value amiright ✌️

[@UrbnBarz]

Would have been good if we could see examples of zero budget music videos on here... I remember one a hip hop video I made a few years ago for zero and I will upload to my channel today for you to look at. Thanks.

[@effisummerscreative]

thanks for the feedback ✌🏼

[@UrbnBarz]

Thanks for replying. Sometimes a couple of visuals really helps to ram home your message. Btw I've subscribed and hope you get to that magic 1000 subscribers very soon.

[@AliJr_MetalGames_MetalGuitar]

You need more subs first of all. And thanks for the ideas that are reachable

[@effisummerscreative]

Ali Jr. thank you 😊

[@jacob-bp1vw]

Awesome tips, thank you! I’m an independent artist and releasing a project soon definitely gonna try to make a visual for some of the tracks!

[@effisummerscreative]

I’m glad it helped 😊 Amazing, have fun with it 😁

[@dustinmccrindle343]

"Ignore my iPad sounds" ~ Effi, circa 2020 Thanks for the content. 👌😎

[@effisummerscreative]

Dustin McCrindle hahaaa! Keeping it grounded 😅