I Directed The Weirdest Music Video

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Final Product: • Lovejoy - Portrait of ...
Previs VS Final Product Side By Side: • POABS - Previsualizati...
Assistant Editor: / archiemcw
Behind-The-Scenes Videographer: / marche
Will Neff (Test Subject): @WillNeff
Thanks to everyone who worked on the shoot! Best crew ever.
Lovejoy - Portrait of a Blank Slate
Credits:
Director - Ted Nivison
EP / Producer - Will Noyce
Producer - Brian Niles
Production Company - bigkid
1st AD - Connor Haddad
DP - Shane Bagwell
1st AC - Luke Jamison
Gaffer - Evan Croker
Best Electric - Samuel Diaz
Key Grip - Brad Powers
Best Grip - Taylor Reick
Production Designer - Annie Becker
Wardrobe - Sailor Gonzales
Hairdresser - Denise Bugarín-Escamilla
Art Assistant - Donovan Sykes
Art Assistant - Elise Blankenhorn
Truck PA - Anton Sereda
PA - Quinton Couch
VFX - Pendulum VFX
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[@AshKabosu]

Massive amounts of love & appreciation for you Ted, that was a tough shoot for sure but the entire crew & cast absolutely killed it. The end result speaks for itself. Lets do it again sometime soon x

[@squidiwoah]

oh thats kina cool i got the first like

[@EggsaladTheAverage]

Hello Mr Kabosu

[@cara_lina]

the music video was so good and you guys were incredible as always. Hope after a well-deserved break you guys can tour again, I would love to see you soon!

[@juliannacontreras]

You looked so cool in the video Ash!

[@sethg2179]

James Marriott has made me read your name as Ash Kabussy and I just want to apologize that you're Kabussy in my mind

[@murphy9970]

i was delighted with the music video and im even more delighted you made a video about it

[@pvzgw2gamer]

@@DontReadMyProfilePicture.0don’t worry we don’t want too

[@parthenos74]

me too! I was so thrilled to see he directed it. And wills glasses are so silly bahah I love them.

[@Aurora_Animates]

Mhm me too! :)

[@Vffhndsercchi]

That's my favorite coffee creamer.

[@YouTube]

your mind!!! what a cool look at the concept from start to finish. also the head scientist guy has the best mustache 😎

[@perseph0nyx118]

Ayo youtube?

[@qu1tttt]

youtube?

[@ludicroussodomy]

seeing official youtube account on video of a guy who constantly breaks people's kneecaps in the streets feels like a fever dream

[@Fearful414]

Hi KZbin o/

[@TedNivison]

Thanks KZbin!

[@mysticat]

i love seeing how stuff like this is made!

[@some1unnamed]

oh hi mysti

[@thenaysays]

hallo

[@microsoftwordmaster9995]

Oi maytee

[@earlXDD]

Oi maytee

[@Staticiguess]

oh hello minecraft mysicat

[@kowique]

Ted, the music video was absolutely amazing! We’re all really proud of you, thank you for your work

[@Vffhndsercchi]

No. He still hasn't done anything about 343 yet. He is the new chairman and he needs to make these decisions. So far infinite and MCC has gotten worse. It's been 15 minutes and there has been NO results.

[@emmathelovewitch]

@@Vffhndsercchi huh

[@sophielecras600]

It was incredible, really hoping they do more in the future. It reminded my of like a foo fighters/anything video where it really zooms into certain elements of the band and to me it just makes the video even better

[@muerte_cerebral]

oh.

[@A_MF_Bird]

You’re welcome

[@cilliancronin6327]

I'm so glad that Ted was inspired by Portrait of a Blank Slate, because it's my favourite song from the ep

[@cara_lina]

such a banger and the music video was so good I'm freaking out

[@sand_eater101]

Same and same, also hi pfp twin :DD

[@Sodapoppywashere]

Same! I was so excited to see he directed it

[@SimplCup]

it's the best one from this ep

[@SpiceLettuce]

Portrait was your favourite, yet your profile pic is the cover for call me what you like, which is another song in that same EP. Something’s not adding up here.

[@TimeBucks]

The music video turned out absolutely amazing

[@yapabopi4773]

Good ❤️❤️

[@mgoncalves2011]

🤙

[@beautymondal6192]

Nice

[@salime-ru1mz]

Nice

[@peggleblastlover]

Nice

[@velvet6444]

It's funny that now it's clear that Ted made this video during the Margaritaville trip, as mentioned in Eddy's video. I love the Ted Cinematic Universe

[@Anthrop_]

ah yes the TCU

[@cineaste485]

The intentional choice to wear concert/band tshirts throughout production fits so well. Your process and vision really show through the final product. Right after I watched the music video for the first time, all I could think was "Damn, I wish I could see how this all came together." Solid directing, Mr. Ned Telivison.

[@TedNivison]

So it’s funny because it wasn’t intentional totally, I just like those shirts and have a lot of their merch, and the hippo campus shirt was because I had been at a concert the night before (bought tix b4 I knew when the shoot date was lol)

[@emily-tg8wk]

@@TedNivison i like ur peach pit boot bong shirt we’re twins

[@umbrella_duck]

As a brit myself I can confirm that Wilbur's indiscernable british was wacky wave-able inflatable arm flailing tube man.

[@Kai-xl6wb]

its the fact that im American and knew what he said because of how much i watch him, and because he has said that line so many times. 😂

[@roosmertens851]

w h a t

[@r3nd3r1n9]

Holy Hell, this was recorded in a margaritavile hotel.

[@paigem.7165]

i love how this entire large and impressive art piece by both of them was organized over TWITTER DMS

[@TedNivison]

discord*

[@n-je-t8948]

@@TedNivison as if that isn't equally insane lmao

[@jawmsp]

you think they gonna email each other?

[@StarKiller-lk3pz]

It’s always a great day when Ted posts

[@Vffhndsercchi]

Replace all D's in this comment with g's please. Thank you.

[@medlyman6513]

It is head boilingly hot outside and I have a migraine but Ted DID upload today so my day is kinda neutral now

[@Vffhndsercchi]

@@medlyman6513 Teg.

[@emma124]

i love how ted wore merch from his favorite bands throughout the video and then got to literally direct a music video for another cool band like ted you’re literally winning. this was so cool, i can feel the joy and passion radiating from this video.

[@Xphaedos]

Good work! Sorry he turned out the way he did

[@jacksonlasley6621]

I'm out of the loop, what happened?

[@Xphaedos]

@@jacksonlasley6621 Tw: SA Wilbur Soot assaulted his now ex girlfriend, Shubble by biting her harder and harder.

[@Slugokuma]

is that SA or is it abuse..? @@Xphaedos

[@misfit_raven4367]

@@Xphaedoshey btw it’s not sa, it’s domestic abuse/violence

[@Xphaedos]

@@misfit_raven4367 I'd say it's a both situation. She told him to stop and he didn't listen. That's SA. Domestic abuse and violence is an umbrella term in which SA can fall under. The main point was that he hurt her.

[@sheev2372]

Seeing "normal" people like Ted put together big shoots like this always makes me feel like I can still be a filmmaker, something I've kinda given up on in favor of being an author. Thank you for the inspiration Ted, the work came out great!

[@corvid_gremlin]

you might say it's...... *normal people things*

[@tdhsacademy9540]

@@corvid_gremlinyou might also say that he would “lie here in silence” 😂

[@corvid_gremlin]

preCISELY@@tdhsacademy9540

[@HeisenbergFam]

Ted went to film school and proceeded to show his talent in absolute class. Spectacular work

[@Iced_Tea200]

Hey, you just commented on a Gus Johnson video. Got you.

[@TheCEOofTheUniverse]

whats up heisenberg fam

[@thefinalgrimswald354]

Why do you have so much time on KZbin

[@rainstorm7307]

Hey just wondering, H O W are you everywhere

[@rango_the_mango]

Bro you're my enemy now, i see you everywhere.

[@jakemcgee9984]

Ted, you did such a good job. Put your whole director-ussy into it

[@cosmicslacker]

His whole tedussy

[@firirk4150]

☹

[@mygills3050]

thanks for the tradegy mr jake-ussy mcgee

[@TeiJay_]

😭

[@minhvan1216]

ok

[@NatashaH0719]

Ok, who else agrees that Ted needs to direct literally ALL of Lovejoy's music videos form here on out because this was incredible!!!!! So proud of you Ted, the music video is amazing!

[@zombieslayer1468]

welp hes done normal people things too now

[@NatashaH0719]

@@zombieslayer1468 Yep I saw that!

[@EdeN_2006]

honestly I like seeing the visions of multiple directors

[@alstairz4877]

Absolutely stunning visually! And the acting from Willneff was something else! I hope to see more projects like this!

[@philosophy_bot4171]

Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote: "Metaphysics is a dark ocean without shores or lighthouse, strewn with many a philosophic wreck" ~ Immanuel Kant

[@rav3102]

FM wavetable synthesis

[@camtranquoc3745]

ok

[@Chris46_]

Now I can't stop imagining Ted talking to a therapist with that one funny voice

[@ggman.]

it was bundled with the secret formula

[@kud7A]

It literally looked like a professional music video, it felt so *fitting*

[@ziwuri]

it literally was a professional music video

[@kud7A]

Well damn, sorry, I didn't mean it the bad way

[@hataclysm]

@@kud7A if i'm getting this right you meant "this literally feels like it was made by people at hollywood"

[@chaoticexistences]

So glad I watched this when I first came out so I could enjoy the video Ted has created

[@mushroom4286]

Ted, you did absolutely amazing on the music video! It was so cool!

[@philosophy_bot4171]

Beep bop... I'm the Philosophy Bot. Here, have a quote: "Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you" ~ Nietzsche

[@grummax6617]

The music video was incredible, and as a tech theater person myself, the way you treated the actors and crew members and all of that is so much better than a lot of the industry. You were definitely the right choice for the video!!

[@miker.9810]

Professional productions with permits, contracts and all that have strict regulations to follow when it comes to treatment on set, so that's not exactly true. However, I am also well aware of the complete toss up that a school's/city's theater production is, as someone who has a sister that's been involved in that for a while now.

[@pixeliz739]

I honestly do not get how people want content creators who have interacted with Wilbur for such little time to either take down any videos with him in it or put a disclaimer in comments that they don’t support him. This video is old, it’s obvious that he wouldn’t have known anything at the time. Additionally, there is literally no need for him to even talk about the situation that happened. Yes, what happened with Shubble was bad and I hope she gets support, but Ted isn’t apart of this. All he did was make a music video for a popular band. If he did make a comment on the situation, then so be it. But realistically, he doesn’t need to. Just because your favorite content creator used to interact with now a controversial person doesn’t mean that your favorite content creator needs to speak up on every bad thing that person did. Also, these videos obviously take a lot of work. So asking the guy to just delete it over one controversy over the many is unrealistic. Honestly, I just hate how people try to censor everything connected to a now bad person.

[@WayBetterThanBill]

"Bad person" I don't agree with what Wilbur did, but honestly, their are so many people that have done so much worse. People aren't allowed to make mistakes anymore? People aren't allowed to have bad relationships anymore? I wish 13-year-olds would stop taking what happens in someone's personal life and trying to destroy them.

[@rivermidst]

@noahhall3796 So now domestic abuse is a "mistake" and not a crime? The difference between a mistake and the literal crime he did is very big. A mistake can be ACCIDENTALLY biting someone a bit too rough, not literally biting someone when they want you to stop, only for you to bite even harder and say that its your fault for being "weak". I understand you dont agree with what hes done but calling it a "mistake" is like saying the victim is being too sensitive and saying that will make future victims reluctant to tell anyone about the situation they are in.

[@WayBetterThanBill]

On my mother's side, three generations up my matriarchy has experienced unspeakable, very real abuse, that left my grandmother with a gimp leg for her life. I don't like to devalue other's experiences, but my mind is having a hard time equating Shelby getting bitten to the beatings my mother, grandmother, and great grandmother received, especially when I am in a relationship that involves my partner biting me to a painful extent, even if I don't appreciate it. Again, I don't want to offend or devalue anyone, my bias is just that I have seen such extreme abuse I am a bit jaded when it comes to abuse. If my great-grandmother was still alive, I have no doubt she would have laughed if we compared Wilbur to her husband, whether that's right or not.@@rivermidst

[@keithjohnson7893]

@@WayBetterThanBill Got it, a person who horribly tortures and murders someone should go to jail, but someone who just does a little bit of murder shouldn't because they just made a mistake. Makes sense to me!!

[@WayBetterThanBill]

Typically yes, murder with torture will be more harshly punished than just plain murder. Generally, people would consider there to be levels of depravity, thus we have varying punishments ranging from a fine to the death penalty. @@keithjohnson7893

[@gabigonewild]

usually those "behind the scenes" videos are from an artist's point of view so it was really cool to see it all from the perspective of a director! the music video came out fantastically, great job ted!

[@r_fakier]

The music video turned out absolutely amazing and fit the vibe of the song perfectly! We're super proud of you!

[@zonesketch]

as someone who adores arctic monkeys and lovejoy, i adore that there was inspiration there and it was taken in a great new direction!!! amazing job on all sides

[@purpleeeclouds1818]

arctic monkeys and lovejoy is such a banger combo

[@wowza6485]

I love that he said "adolescent florescent" instead of florescent adolescent

[@purpleeeclouds1818]

@@wowza6485 he tried his best 😭😭

[@sherifahmed9156]

As someone who's a Musician, Working in the Directing field and loves to watch Ted and Wilbur Content, The Music Video LITERALLY made my eyes tear up as it was building up like HOLY SHIT IT WAS A LITERAL MASTERPIECE SO PROUD OF YOU TED, THANK YOUU!!!

[@qwerty_studios]

he also directed the new lovejoy video “normal people things” (which isnt out yet) but if you look in the description it says he directed and edited it

[@qwerty_studios]

i wonder if he will make another video about it

[@gamingandchess]

​@@qwerty_studiosme too

[@citrusmouth]

Portrait of a Blank Slate is my fav song from the Lovejoy EP and i’m so happy that Ted directed the music video!! i fucking love the concept and the execution was perfect!!

[@crockoreptile]

So happy you had the opportunity Ted- you did amazing! Such a unique music vid with your fingerprints all over it

[@clai2198]

the song itself is already groundbreaking enough but ted directing for it and having his vision really put it all together. the crew, the silly boys and ted without a doubt did an incredible job

[@Imbobbydean]

As a fellow film major, you are genuinely someone I look up to in being able to create cool end products. I love how you gave a cool bts video, explaining everything. Hope I can make something as good as this someday :)

[@Cakeses]

I loved the music video! I was so excited when I realised you directed it and it makes me want to find more of your stuff. There are too many wills involved in making this video

[@beedoesthings8037]

I know I was thinking that! That had to have made things confusing on set because like Wilbur at least has an alternate name, but the other two are just Will.

[@theF_Zone]

not only is portrait of a blank slate my absolute favorite song, the video is just unbelievably amazing!

[@MagsJaz]

he didn’t deserve you ted 🩷🤍

[@racochejl5758]

Separate the art from artist that goes for everybody not just Wilbur, they can be a bad or good person but that doesnt change anything about the fact that lovejoy still makes a banger songs

[@MagsJaz]

@@racochejl5758 never said that. just saying that WILBUR didn’t deserve ted. everyone else deserved him more

[@artistheart33]

As a young college student who is currently learning film and television production, this is so great to see! This re-sparks my joy for production seeing everything that goes behind it! I had no clue that Ted had received a degree in film so that's even more inspiring. I hope you had fun creating this Ted, I know I would!

[@roberteospeedwagon8178]

MARGARITAVILLE HOTEL????

[@sora6303]

When the album first came out, my sibling listened to it before I did and recommended Portrait of a Blank Slate because I’m a sucker for heavy baselines. I continue to listen to it on repeat because it’s my favorite of the entire thing

[@willowsdecay]

really great directing ted, i really loved the video :D

[@eefichu]

I was running out of time for a media college project where I had to analyse a music video so when the music video was released I knew I had to choose it, its insane how much work was put in to this, its amazing and I think my project is neat so, thanks for the happiness that I normally don't get studying media :>

[@nicoyeetzawa5342]

Put this in my “watch later” two weeks ago and WHOOPS should’ve watched it then

[@Skiig]

i have never used watch later

[@TheRealSteveHarvey]

@@Skiigsome people do though crazy

[@PerfectNine]

@@TheRealSteveHarveyI have over 400 videos ☠️

[@ellav2043]

Thank you Ted for making a BTS!! Seeing your thought process and the way the crew brought this MV together is such a treat.

[@uten3490]

i physically pogged the moment i saw ted's name on the music video, im so proud of him it was so good😭

[@googs3589]

“Physically pogged” might be the most the most disgusting phrase i have ever heard

[@uten3490]

@@googs3589 i described my facial expression during a moment of excitement what do you want from me

[@donkeh9929]

"physically pogged" 💀

[@HavocFest]

When it comes to any kind of art, I feel like what separates the good from the bad is the love that has been put behind the process. Now imagine me hearing the song, liking it, watching the video, thinking it’s really cool and only after finding out it was made by you! You knocked it out of the park! And such a fantastic job can be done only by someone that truly loves the process!

[@averyeml]

Just wanna say, I had a BLAST with this video, and the music video, for this band I hadn’t heard of until now and am currently doing a deep dive on. Thank you for introducing me to a new band I already LOVE

[@MarvinMarquez-md2jp]

Are you one of the actors like the scientists?

[@insert_handle_here]

It was such a well created music video, you did such a good job

[@hyperspacesushi]

The way you described the music video concept at 4:16 really reminded me of how IDKHBTFM's song, Do It All The Time, and that's a vibe I can get behind. You did an absolutely PHENOMENAL job on the actual music video though, and I'm so glad to see how much fun you had with it. Well done, Ted!

[@finniian]

As someone who plans on going to film school, it’s rlly cool seeing the production of such a cool music video especially coming from one of the creators that I look up to

[@mothballx]

so unbelievably proud of you AND the Lovejoy boys. everyone absolutely KILLED IT with their performances and the end result goes so fucking hard

[@Funkylilfella]

This was such a cool msuic video and as a huge fan of both the Arctic Monkeys and Lovejoy, the music video was abosulutly amazing. This music video made me feel that same thing I did when I watched the video for Brianstorm. Distrought from talent and pure chaos. Amazing work, Ted!

[@brattymaggie]

this was one of the most creative and just rlly cool music videos i’ve seen. well done. slay.

[@vespa_op]

omg he's in the hotels of the margaritaville trip

[@vespa_op]

lmao

[@erikeagler9645]

I think one of my toxic traits is that I always think I can make music videos for music that I listen too.

[@hachijuhachip]

WE’RE SO PROUD OF YOU IT WAS AMAZING

[@sp00kybitme]

ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL WORK! It came out so good man, You and the whole team did absolutely AMAZING!

[@Rumiles_]

Was this video shot on location at a Margaritaville resort

[@herpderpfler2039]

Definitely

[@squibitybeebop]

this is so fucking cool, i absolutely love this song and the mv adds a whole new dimension to it. i’ve been a theater guy my whole life, but i want to try out some film stuff in college, and seeing this process definitely excites me

[@maveryriley]

I think this is pretty much the coolest music video I've ever seen. Phenomenal job Ted! I especially love the outfits that you put the boys in.

[@annajoy1349]

You were first person to awake that desire to FILM something amazing and beautiful, and for that I thank you. I hadn't even realised I liked film and movies until you. Turns out, I love them so much : D any tips getting started on getting started on making my first music videos? 😊

[@spidermaster0543]

This had to have been at a Margaritaville resort. The connected narrative!!!!

[@maxpytech]

Hey Ted, I watched the video a while back and just saw that you helped with it. Amazing job, very profesional looking. You did great.

[@Up_Reidon]

Ned, the music video is awesome but I dont think BetterHelp is a good sponsoring company. Im pretty sure theyve done some shady practices (i think they pushed people into giving information they didnt want to give or maybe selling information, idk). Love the video and content though❤

[@tiredteddybear]

was just about to say this! i personally had a terrible experience with better help and i know many others have as well. hopefully ted is aware of this or he actually does just like better help and has only had positive experiences with it.

[@zytheabsolutenerd75]

i was looking for this comment, hopefully ted realizes

[@d3vot3d]

I love the behind the scenes, it's so interesting to see the thought process and all of the effort that was put into making the video and it turned out great! Amazing job!!

[@adinaao]

An absolutely professional job, the visuals, the concept, the acting, everything was just so astonishing! Well done Ted, amazing work!

[@Frenchyy_Toasty]

portrait of a blank slate has been my favorite song from wake up it’s over and has always stood out to me since it was released. I feel like you truly did the song justice and I’m very glad you chose this one to make a music video of. Great job :)

[@wormicide3651]

Might be bias, but out of all the lovejoy music videos I've seen this one was by far my favorite. Hope to see more collabs between you guys!

[@tess7164]

Absolutely loved the cinematography, another masterpiece as always Ted!

[@x.makaylar6362]

this video is really inspiring for an aspiring DP, Cinematographer, or Director (havent decided which yet lol)! i thank you so much for this video and congratulate you on the fantastic music video

[@Mcytinnit]

I literally skipped a bit of class just to watch the music video the second it came out, and I’m saying that as a perfectionist when it comes to grades and someone who hates skipping class, Lovejoy is my lifeline bb. You did amazing directing this Ted!!

[@dovelynight]

i was so excited when i saw that a new lovejoy mv had dropped and then seeing you directed it??? it was insane. the mv turned out incredibly so huge shout out to literally everyone involved who put so much work into this because it was so worth it!! getting to see the bts and your thought process is so cool as a creative myself. it was so cool to learn more about what goes into filming and directing for mvs but also in general. great video - this one and the mv :D !!

[@kestrelynn]

When i watched it was literally thinking "this is so weird but i like the shots and how everything's on beat. Its wierd and i love it!" Now it all makes too much sense ESPECIALLY with "make it weirder" "bet"

[@kestrelynn]

Also it had such a clear vision that watching it got me thinking about direction as a whole so I actually had ideas for music videos for the other songs on the ep

[@FortuitousOwl]

I love behind the scenes stuff like this! And I love seeing just how many people are involved in making videos like this work, film has to be one of the most collaborative industries.

[@nobodyknows6487]

I love behind the scenes videos like these because you can tell how much work goes into a few minute long video. It makes me appreciate the music video even more. Good job everyone who worked on it!

[@Galissia_]

Ted, you and the team did an amazing job on the video and it's truly amazing! Seeing a behind-the-scenes video about the production of it really motivates me because I recently switched majors to film & hope to do things like this someday :)

[@voodewbaby]

ted nivison, the genius that you are 👏 thank you and the entire crew for all your wonderful work on this music video, it was spectacular.

[@Krinios]

I love how this video is filmed in a variety of different hotel rooms

[@LS.nameless]

As a person who aspires to do work that you do, this is incredible and awe inspiring. Seeing the behind the scenes and realness of the process is super cool and such a useful thing. You do amazing work

[@MisterJokestar]

Dude I loved the music video, I really dig the old stock footage angle you went with and it went so well with the song and Wil neff had such a great performance and really it was a banger video, I hope to see more by you for sure

[@dqndicore]

I already loved it but after seeing the work that was put into it and hearing teds creative direction and inspirations I definitely appreciate it even more. You did an amazing job ted :)

[@llanimay]

i love this type of content. more of this please. I didn't go to school for film, production or music, but I love everything about it. I love seeing the process, I love hearing about the behind the scenes. As a creative, small content creator, singer, and aspiring creative director, these little glimpses of this project was really inspiring and insightful! Thank you for sharing your vision with us!!

[@georgekingdon515]

This is so cool!! I’ve loved music videos since I was young, and recently I’ve discovered that I’d like to pursue making them as well as directing live music shoots as my full time job! So it was really cool to see the process as you worked through it! It was funny hearing you mention a bunch of my favourite music videos in this video hahaha, I could talk about them for HOURS!

[@Ed-pj4hn]

as someone who inspires to be a film director this was very inspirational. i would love to see more videos like this

[@thefrogmonarch4404]

This is genuinely my favourite music video ever. Thank you so much for your effort as a director, nobody could have done it better.

[@starybea355]

You did SUCH and amazing job on this video! It has changed my brain chemistry forever and I'm so so happy that my favourite song now has its very own video!! All the love to you, the crew, and Lovejoy for this INSANELY addictive music video ❤🎉

[@BlacatLIVE]

God it's so cool that we got to see behind the scenes of the production, you guys all did such an amazing job, it turned out phenomenal!!! Getting to see all the work that went into making it really makes it even better

[@thebiggingerx]

love seeing the creative process!! i hope this inspires more bands to hire you for their videos

[@leonsonny]

I absolutely love the vision and visuals for the MV plus gotta appreciate the Richard ayoade arctic monkeys influence

[@mayaq13]

You can feel the passion that went into this production from everyone involved, so glad Portrait sparked your creativity. You truly did it justice, the visuals, shots, everything! Bless you Ted for your stellar take on this masterpiece of a song!

[@saraedenn]

ted this is so cool seeing the process of this!! I'm starting film school next year and videos like these make me SO excited for the future. you're so talented!

[@finnigan2010]

I loved this music video ted! Great job 👍

[@kyrabutnot]

Ted, it always amazes me how well you can take an idea and just run with it. Massive respect to you and the team!

[@avabonds4750]

This was honestly such a cool look into the process omg. i’m currently in film school and this really excites me about getting into the industry and getting to work on projects like this ❤

[@littleromanced]

this is such a cool insight into production and a phenomal music video! I'd love to see longer form content covering your big projects like this!

[@negativenihilist]

now i can only see that ted is wearing a buccee's shirt and is in margaritaville hotel rooms

[@aoi394]

Portrait is my favorite song on the album, was so stoked to see you directed this! You, the band, the cast, and the crew should all be so proud of yourselves for this. It turned out so fucking cool :)

[@len0_069]

2:08 I was on a road trip with my dad and sibling and I put this song while we were passing through some mountains and my mind just went p l a c e s

[@BriesFilmCatalogOfFilm]

you know it’s awesome seeing behind the scenes of things like music videos but the way you walk through the process is really helpful for somebody like me. i’m currently a film student in high school and do all of these jobs myself with usually one or two other people so it’s far from professional it seeing a professional setting doing the things i do is just really cool.