How to Shoot a Music Video | The Piano Guys

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how many times did he film the man playing?

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[@EricLefebvrePhotography]

Love you work. Better than anything I've ever done. People have no idea how much work goes into a video like this. I do much lower end stuff like the odd corporate talking head video for very small businesses. Had one client who billed himself as the "director" for a documentary who wanted me to shoot some re-enactment scenes. The guy didn't understand how to shoot coverage for a dialogue scene! "What do you mean this will take at LEAST 30 minutes to shoot? It's 2 minutes of them talking!" He wasn't thinking about flubbed lines, environmental interruptions, multi angles, directing the talent ... it didn't help that he didn't secure exclusive use of the location from the city (wedding party taking pictures in the back being noisy and polluting my audio and a military parade exercise cut short our time). Thankfully I was shooting this on sticks and the actors were stationary so we didn't have to deal with missed focus or mistakes from the camera operator (me). He was also not taking into consideration lighting and audio. I was doing all of that. We ended up doing 3 takes over one actors shoulder, three takes over the other actors shoulder and 2 wide shots plus 3 takes of a character reveal using a makeup mirror. Had another client (talking head video for a handyman business). He was understanding but he originally thought I would just show up with a handheld handycam and not multiple lights, 2 DSLRs on sticks, field recorder, microphones, a small slider (for insert or b-roll of his tools) ... now if we could have found that stupid cricket that was in his workshop tainting my audio I would have been happy. :)

[@ifonechip0]

That is kick ass you shot and directed that video solo. Most productions have several cameras and half a dozen crew members there. great job , I'm learning and taking notes .

[@Laiqul]

That's really amazing, thank you very Much for sharing this

[@vitalbutinar]

Great episode! When I'm shooting dance videos I do stuff really similarly. I have some kind of speaker system for scratch audio. The only difference is that I usually add some sort of beeps at the beginning and end of the audio to make it even easier to sync in post. The second thing I also do is try to get as much coverage as I can with full song takes and never cut from the same angle to a similar one always try to alternate between wide to close or something like that and also try to use invisible cuts. Third is preparation. I always prepare like crazy. Figure out what kind of shots I want and plan for them including B roll and then schedule everything so that the crew is up to speed what will be happening and when and it seem to make us an efficient team. And the most reliable is my 1st AD without whom my life as a director would be a lot harder. The final thing is in post I always arrange all best takes on multiple layers and treat it the project as a multi cam sequence so I can cut between different footage at will. Best regards Vital

[@reynaldomercado]

This was a full class of the essentials things related to film a music video. On till now, my favorite tutorial of this topic. Thanks.

[@aqibx]

Fantastic work mate, coming from a fellow director in Scotland. I love how you show beginners what to do in each and every situation because as we know things do not always go to plan!

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[@JohnDSmith]

Great job Parker. I love your minimal approach to these productions. It's reassuring to see other cinematographers getting it done without massive crews. Nice work!

[@Warhorse26]

I was brought here from the piano guy's video. It's so cool to see the behind the scenes stuff and how it was put together. You did an awesome job on it!

[@bondoc5711]

Wow! I loved this video from The Piano Guys! I never knew you guys shot this! Awesome job!

[@abysdice79]

Very nice video, your tips with the lighting and the fog inspired us for our own music video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@tunceltasci]

The way you color... Amazing!

[@KaganTech]

This is the best tutorial about music videos on KZbin!

[@haukkumo]

Finally someone tells the exact camera settings they are using. So nice!

[@blendering3D]

I love The Piano Guys, I didn't know you guys shot their music videos, no wonder why they are so cool

[@JavierMercedes]

You are so slick on these and efficient

[@itsyara8050]

I relate to that so much. While I make my videos, we do everything we can to fix the details that just pop up and we have to fix, this is why private filmmaking is challenging. But creative, if you really wanna do it

[@ezecreative]

I contacted them like FOREVER AGO... Back in the day, not even when they got big big.... My fiance was the one that showed me their work, sadly I never heard back from them, but I still tried. I would haveloved to shoot a simple music video with them, something soft, smooth and cinematic. :) OK, gonna keep watching this video now. :)

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Glad to see some videos on KZbin that you can learn a bit from as a professional. Keep up the good work!

[@Abhishek_1898yt]

Thankyou so much for your such high quality professional advise I was really confused regarding the video angles and music sync but your valuable information has solved my problems. I am trying to shoot a video in which I am playing a keyboard during snowfall.

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I am in awe that you are willing to share all this knowledge with us! It puts a lot of things into perspective. You are very much appreciated.

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I cried when Parker climbed up that piano

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thank you Parker to explain everything in détails for the piano guys scene its very apreciate love your work

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what creativity...that spotlight effect is reaally cool! great work keep going!

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Excellent job, Parker! The Piano Guys video was outstanding and the how-to tips in this video very interesting!!

[@GrantKilpatrick]

Amazing video. So much detail!

[@DanielEarl]

Excellent video as always, Parker!

[@MrFunxy]

... Pinkman? So cool that you worked with the Piano Guys!

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Thank you so much for putting the squarespace ad at the end of the video. 🙏

[@NIKONGUY1960]

Getting ready to shoot my first music video. This came in handy.

[@rojoratatatata4002]

how did it go :)

[@KobaHawk]

Great work bro, I will try to apply a lot of these things on my videos! You are helping a lot of people here!

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these behind the scenes have helped me a lot!!! keep em coming!

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Man. U rock the floor. So hard.🔥

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[@stevemaguta]

simply amazing brother

[@Nelsont0258]

Parker this is absolutely incredible! I Love you work man! Thank you thank you thank

[@modernmusicstudio303]

I love the piano guys! I liked the location and lighting choices made

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Lance: but really you mean Aaron Paul

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As soon as I saw that guy I jumped to see if that was a comment, and here we are

[@ZhengCheng]

same here hahaha

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Parker Walbeck

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tru

[@jamiejude]

exactly what i was thinking!

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So helpful thank you! your work has been invaluable in helping me grow as a new professional filmmaker. Keep up the great work!

[@KKM13200]

Glidecam skills on point.

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Watching your videos all the time makes me wanna start doing cinematography... you are really awesome.

[@MichaelChunnz]

Great BTS video...I produced a piano shoot recently for a client with a beautiful new grand shot at an open air sports facility & at the beach...the 'Avoid Jump Shot' scene was filmed on the New Brighton Pier in Christchurch, New Zealand.

[@jimmychoo1857]

Great! Thank You So much! I am a singer and I want to start filming music videos, You helped me a LOT

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It feels great making films of our own, then once we're about to start the next project, coming to one of your videos for inspiration and insights to elevate our creative process!! Thank you for being willing to share with your fellow filmmakers :)

[@tanmaisaxena7642]

This was an amazing tutorial, Parker. I can't express how my concepts have built because of this.

[@OfficialBARM]

I don't even own a camera yet I still watch those because it is just so fascinating to see how much goes into this

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😂same sr

[@tptrsn]

KILLER video, thanks!! :)

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You did a great job on the Piano guys video!!

[@HanaGoku]

That is some great camera and cameraman combination to pull those shots in focus at f1.8

[@josamcalo441]

Parker, i really like how you creat your cenimatic videos even in a simple and short one. Wish i could do like you one day. I admire your work.

[@JasonMcNamara]

Hey Parker. What is the music video on the water at 8:12? It looks stunning.

[@KeepCalmEden]

i wish you posted this a few days earlier before my first music video shoot!

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Plural eyes are Lifesavers For real.I love that Program

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Wow you're really using a one camera to shoot whole entire video!! Amazing work, my friend!

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These videos are great Parker!! Good job, loving it.

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Very informative. Really looking forward for more.Thanks.

[@mr.hardhat175]

Man this dude has aced the glide cam

[@bertimunro]

Fantastic video Parker.

[@mih-entertainment]

This was helpful and very much insightful. Love the BTS it gives a authentic feel and vibe. Also, thanks for showing the specs used to film.

[@stastro1785]

I took so much from this video. Thank you! I love how in-depth you go into your process for the shoot. I’ll be applying a lot of this to my next shoot. That being said...SUBSCRIBED!

[@SamSine]

The Piano Guys make a lot of money from their music, you’d think they would allocate a small budget for the extras (or the videographer would take a small budget out of his fee - if he was paid). This is what’s screwed up about the entertainment industry, people are too greedy. It’s like when I score indie movies, it’s always “we don’t have a budget for the composer”. Except that when I buy super expensive gear and softwares to be able to compose music, the stores don’t hand it to me for free. And some of those filmmakers have raised thousands of dollars for their projects... At least, save $100 for the composer, just to show appreciation.

[@anasarif8378]

I know right

[@mikel9567]

You know shit about the industry. Why the hell would you pay an extra? They don't do anything. They are literally place fillers. That's it. Most extras want in the industry and they do it because they can meet actors and directors and others. Plus extras are usually taken very good care of. They get fed, they sometimes get costumes, etc. Transportation, parking and other expenses are also almost always reimbursed. As far as the Piano Guys making a lot of money, it isn't their responsibility to pay for extras or anything. That comes from the Production Budget. You need to educate yourself.

[@SamSine]

Mike L 😂

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@@mikel9567 You are quite self absorbed into capitalism, aight?

[@MarlonKingShow]

Great tip about the jump cuts, your music videos look quality, thanks for sharing.

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Awesome tutorial. I am learning a lot of great ideas.

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Yup, I saw jesse pinkman @ 0:59 😁

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Science bitch. lol

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lol

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Man you are a bloody genius.. you set the standards...👊🏽

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Helpful ⚡

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great video man ..much information here .. but i think the scene from lala land has more warmer look than yours ? right ?

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Your tutorials are amazing !!

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Fantastic video you sir have a grand future.

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Liked before i've even watched this because I know it's going to be amazing and informative 👍👍

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Very nice video!!!!! So usefull!!!! Thank you, Parker!!!!

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You are amazing Parker, thanks a lot for all the tips, i learn a lot with your videos

[@Motionphile]

I'm about to shoot a music video and watching this now still giving you many great lessons 🔥 *btw Jake was a cameo at that time 😮

[@TheElectricMrPJ]

Wonderful to see the way you work and problem solve

[@GarydeeFilms]

Way to be innovative. Super rad shoot.

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amazing job!!! PLEASE, MORE VIDEOS LIKE THAT

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I LIKE THE WAY YOU DO THIS JOB MAN. NICE VIDEO

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amazing work brother... just watched The final video. loved it

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Awesome video, very informative and interesting. You really know your stuff and can explain things at a pace that is easy to follow.

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Hi Parker Walbeck ! I'd like to thank you because you have just boosted my will and you are the kind of filmmaker/director that I'd want to be and work like! Filming is my passion and I am really keen to start as soon as possible but I cannot as long as I do not have some helpful advices , especially from you. My question is : What are equipments and accessories do I need to begin filming, as a beginner in the domain ? Thanks and greetings from South Africa.

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Thank you for sharing!!!👍👍👍😃😃

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The best I've seen in days! Muchas gracias por los tips!

I love you sharing these smaller parts of your course Parker! Still thinking about buying it though :)

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Nice work !

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you best filmmaker teacher

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Damn this is so inspiring 👌🏻 just saw the final video... Incredible mood 😍 good job!

[@RELISIX]

Brilliant video man - thanks a mill!