Music video making of - "Quid Pro Quo"

Want to learn how to fly? Here's a making of featurette about the music video for "Quid Pro Quo"!
Harping & cinematography by Naomi SV.
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0:00 - Quid Pro Quo
0:25 - Writing the song
1:50 - Planning the video
2:40 - Vertical levitation
3:32 - Horizontal levitation
4:03 - The forest
4:45 - Ghost orchestra
5:01 - Jesse the Cat
5:44 - Thank you!

[@vincentkline7656]

Wow! Just WOW! I enjoyed it as soon as I watched it the first time. I had no idea you and your coworkers had so much work into this. Thank you and them for giving a 62 year old husband, father of two, retiree, renewed faith in your generation. I know you and your friends will go on to be very successful! Not by sorcery, but because you work hard and want to! Thanks and I will continue to follow.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Oo-lg2vn]

@@NaomiSVand his cat soo serius face too..

[@nickpell]

"Behind the scenes" videos are the reason I got in to special effects work. Thank you for this look into your process. I love the music video, fantastic work!

[@NaomiSV]

I asked Kaye if she was ok with a making of video, because a magician never reveals her secrets. Her answer was that she was glad to pass along the tricks, because videos like this were also the reason she got into special effects!

[@kep3898]

i loved the music video and the effort put behind it makes it even more beautiful great work Naomi!

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much! Glad pulling the curtain back didn’t take away from the magic.

[@bruisedhelmet8819]

"...there's just not enough Halloween music out there..." Preach sister! Downloaded it and I listen when I walk my dog, perfect ambiance for this magical spooky season. It's hilarious to see you between takes goofing around.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you! If there’s one thing I hope people take away, it’s how much fun we had making this. I think it shows.

[@professorofdeath7965]

I've always loved seeing behind the scenes. It gives you more of an appreciation of the content. Thank you!

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you! I love watching making ofs too.

[@AKMusicCanada]

This was so much fun to watch! And the additional insight renewed my already high appreciation for your original song. I hope you publish more in the future to showcase your beautiful orchestration

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much! I definitely need to carve out some time for more original songs. (Perhaps with some clarinet?)

[@AKMusicCanada]

@@NaomiSV Oooh I second that idea!

[@2pie2mash]

✨Naomi✨ You are such a Force of Nature.....a Refreshingly Inspirational Artist with an amazing background in film & the arts. Multiple inspirations & the drive in creating something Special, is the reason Artists make our world a better place .....these few words would never be enough to express how this channel lights up our lives A massive congratulations goes out to the entire project team I hope you all return for more collaborations in the future. “All shadows of clouds the sun cannot hide like the moon cannot stop oceanic tide; but a hidden star can still be smiling at night's black spell on darkness, beguiling” Thank You for being You and sharing the secrets of magic, to me they remain bewitching.......Jesse kept her's concealed as a truly wise cat would 🐈‍⬛... 🌳🍂🍃 Naomi your are truly enchanting to watch & listen to.............I'm convinced your an Angel walking among us 😇 Stay Safe as Always, Keep on Smiling & Have a Lovely Weekend & Happy 🎃Halloween 🧡☮🕊​🌻 ps. my youngest has pursued a career in the arts, has a degree in Fine Arts & Photography.....& she opened my eyes to art beyond my love of music & photography......I now paint for fun and love visiting art & design exhibitions.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much, I’m happy you enjoy it, and that you’ve found a place for art in your life as well!

[@robbylock1741]

absolutely LOVED both the song, music and the video!

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much!

[@bradallen6333]

I just watched the music video before seeing this. Now I'm going back to watch the video again. Amazing!

[@whitecrow1949]

Amazing! I'm blown away by every aspect. You and your crew are incredible.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much! I was lucky to work with such amazing people.

[@disky01]

So happy to see you and your channel grow. You're wonderful.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you!

[@deepspaceocean]

I love everything about this. So creative!

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you!

[@NormanNawrockiNN]

Artist, genius, & endlessly inspirational soul at work. Thanks Naomi for sharing. And for being a force of awesomeness who puts smiles on people's faces time after time.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you Norman!

[@jc_alpha]

I was brought here by that “Deer/Disney Movie” short video you made, but man this was amazing to watch. Thank you!

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed some of the weirder stuff too haha

[@v.a.pankov]

It makes me smile too when I see such a happy and inspired face. The overall work looks gorgeous.

[@NaomiSV]

😊

[@rhousto1]

Love your creativity. Some extremely talented women. You are something special.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you! It really was a dream team.

[@thegamingalien5476]

Love it

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

what you put yourself through for your music 🐈but your worth it😍 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lint2023]

Again, fantastic!

[@NaomiSV]

Thanks!

[@YFL.111]

Her beauty is so magical mistirious and unique❤

[@alexkuiper1096]

Really interesting, many thanks!

[@Jason-zq4jv]

Thank you

[@ipinhaan1290]

Happy to see you growing

[@adamholste791]

Niice, ty for that 💛✨

[@Brian-L]

Your original song and video are absolutely brilliant Naomi! Your best work and production yet! Kudos to your fellow directors for their fantastic input and work. The cat was indeed the perfect all-hallows cat for this video. Looking forward to your next ideations.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you! Jesse the Cat is the highlight of the video for me.

[@KarlPHorse]

I subed for the music. I love halloween and especially creepy/halloween/dark music. You hit all of my favorite things in one song my friend.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! I do have a soft spot for sinister music.

[@iamyou2965]

Hats off to you Naomi , realising this much had been dedicated for creating the amazing video .....cat has also done nice work

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much! I’m happy the hard work paid off! Jesse the Cat did amazing.

[@pexster1988]

You are so amazing! Love you! ❤😻

[@johnnyjohnson6643]

I hope this cool-ass original song blows you up (In popularity!). Thanks for the behind-the-scenes video; I love it

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you! Hope it makes it to a few Halloween playlists.

[@kartuzzkartuzz4222]

Very interesting!

[@zeusros]

Wow, so much talent in the perfect project with a song and an amazing concept.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much!

[@phillipnguyen33]

Great and fun video, Naomi! You know I really enjoy these behind-the-scenes stuff, especially for your big project that made me try to think like you. Your levitation scenes bring me back when I tried to jump off the sofa as a kid to try flying. These days, I just climb the roof of my house to paint the chimney. But don't worry, I didn't try to jump off the roof! 😂

[@NaomiSV]

Haha it’s not the jumping that’s scary, it’s the landing…

[@songmaster9308]

So much creativity and work went into the music and video, great job by all involved!

[@NaomiSV]

Thanks!

[@ludwigvannormayenn8657]

So cool to see and hear about the production behind the video :D Great job :D

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you! I always enjoy watching behind the scenes videos, so it was fun to make one!

[@Marionelfe]

This is so inspiring. So much work got into it but the video is amazing!!

[@NaomiSV]

🥰

[@JamesHigham]

Your best yet, Naomi, creativity plus.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you!

[@williamskk1]

Wow! You and your friends are so talented! I loved the music and the video. So much work and creativity were involved!

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you!

[@Zac_Craig-Claveau]

There's tea in this one too, starting to think you might be as addicted as me. Seriously though, it's great that you can combine 2 interests like this, I'm sure it must be lots of fun. I listen to a lot of your instrumental stuff because it helps me focus/relax while reading or whatever, but you have a great voice and I hope you write more songs! And regarding the hair in the video: Ah well a touch of grey/ kinda suits you anyway/ and that is all I had to say. Sorry, couldn't resist.

[@darkestbeforedawn8130]

Thanks!

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you, Darkest!

[@gregsulman8659]

I love the video of Quid Pro Quo and did wonder how the effects were done. I guess you are not a real witch after all then Naomi. Thank you for the behind the scenes vid😃

[@NaomiSV]

Sorry to disappoint, the only witchcraft was through filmmaking!

[@onelovemon1784]

I wish I had a creative arts production studio with you. I think you'd be fabulous at visual arts and deception and magical imagery (as well as everything else you always do so well)

[@MattTee1975]

Super cool - I knew basically'ish how the levitation was done, but it turned out so well, I was really curious to see the details.

[@chuckg2016]

You would be such an incredible and amazing person to know. Best wishes on all your endeavors!

[@NaomiSV]

Thanks!

[@princetyrion]

i loved the music video . keep it up you are great :)

[@NaomiSV]

Thanks!

[@stormcry8202]

Woot. I'm so glad that you are growing your hair back. I loved your look before, and I was so bummed that you chopped off your beautiful hair. So glad that you are letting it return. Great video :)

[@NaomiSV]

I like to switch it up! What I’ll often do is grow it out very long then cut it short (last time I did this it was long enough to donate!).

[@jeffreymore6799]

I figured out the hands were a tribute to the Adams family but didn't know about the paintings. I have literally shown everyone I can this video. I loved it and I think anyone involved with production including you Naomi

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much! Hope they enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.

[@huyked]

5:00 Best dignified moment. :D 4:29 Totally love that painting. There's a hillside house (with long grass) near where I live that always inspires me to try a photo like that. 4:37 John William Waterhouse, William Bouguereau, and Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema are some of my favorite master painters.

[@NaomiSV]

I'm not too familiar with William Bouguereau or Lawrence Alma-Tadema, I'll check them out!

[@bikecommuter24]

Come a long way since the lockdown videos, I like those too, helped me get through my lockdown😀

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much! It’s fun to look at those early videos and compare with the more recent ones. This has been a great way to improve.

[@ImtAlex]

Вы все большие умнички, результат превосходный, вполне так конкурирует с высокобюджетными съёмками, что ещё раз явно говорит о том, что не в технике или возможностях дело, а в желании и самом собственно контенте!!! Ждём с нетерпением твоих новых работ. С уважением твой поклонник.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much!

[@marcelguegue3618]

You've done a very nice job !

[@NaomiSV]

Thanks!

[@faizullorahimov2703]

😍

[@HYEOL]

Well I asked for it so Thanks you 😁

[@NaomiSV]

🙂

[@chroniclegames5677]

Really liked the song.

[@NaomiSV]

Thanks! I was a bit nervous about sharing an original song.

[@chroniclegames5677]

@@NaomiSV nah it's great. Hope you keep making more stuff.

[@josephstevens9888]

Naomi - my hat off to you and your friends for producing this most excellent work of art... "Quid Pro Quo" is one of the most interesting and enjoyable video I've seen in a long time. However, I'm somewhat disappointed - at first I thought REAL magic was involved with the levitation and freaky hand scenes. 😉 Take care, have a fun Halloween, and I look forward to your next production!

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much! I’ve been too busy practicing my instruments to practice real witchcraft… 🧙‍♀️

[@felicity960]

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! We see the video and praise it but don't really realise how much hard work and thought process has gone into it. You did a very nice thing sharing behind the scenes video. Eye Opener this one is. Want to have a Cup of tea ☕ with you. 😊

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you! 🫖

[@delliott777]

Your heart ❤️ and soul are beautifully demonstrated in all you create… from deer 🦌 mesmerized by your magic 🪄, to silly upbeat YMCA, to a Halloween production somehow elegantly combining beauty and darkness, yet keeping them separate. I found your channel during 2020, a time of much loss and fear, and you brought brightness, beauty and hope into the world. Thank you for what you do. I always look forward to your videos. I hope much success and freedom for you. Forgive my grammar. 😊

[@fleecefoxes6471]

Except for everything else I think the name is the best thing with this song 😂 Superb job! And interesting to see the making of it

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you! It’s a mouthful to say haha. I said “quid pro pro” a few times while filming the intro.

[@Sanjayadon]

Very well planned video and storyboarding is impressive! Not to mention the vfx and rotoscoping! Keep up the good work! You should get into drumming too! Just in case!😉

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you! And we’ll see about the drums haha. Let me figure out the cello first.

[@Janpetervogt]

Two great videos! Keep up the great work :) But what is your favourite tea?

[@NaomiSV]

Either Earl Grey or milk oolong (which I was drinking in this video). But I have a huge tea collection! I’m running out of space, actually…

[@fefafafe5059]

Hi Naomy I Love your passion also your cat & the clip. You've reveled so much tricks about your video. It's so magical. Hope you'll get what you like to be . FR from Switzerland

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you!

[@subhamyadav3753]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Ben0001]

This is fantastic. To see all your hard work, you deserve every success. I’m looking forward to hearing your next original song ☺️💙 Any chance of an album one day?

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you! I’m hoping to release more original music, but the perfectionist in me might take some time.

[@Ben0001]

@@NaomiSV Take as long as you want and need. We’ll still be here enjoying everything you do ☺️💙

[@MR-ub6sq]

Hello Miss Silver - Did I ever remember to tell you that you are only a little bitty of Silver, and most of you are Gold, Platinum and Rubies etc! Your incredible voice competes with yourself in its beauty - I don't know another treasure like you.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much!

[@goonercestlavie]

Intéressantes coulisses

[@NaomiSV]

Merci!

[@cinesthesia7]

So rad! When I watched the video I could only imagine the fun and pain that went into it. Clearly worth it! What a way to introduce an original piece. Loved all the references. Christina's World and The Magic Circle are two of my favorite paintings. The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous by the way. What did you shoot on?

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you so much! We shot on Sony a7sIII (same as my other videos in the last few months). I had a lot of fun working on the grading, it’s such an essential step that I used to overlook…

[@cinesthesia7]

@@NaomiSV - Ah, I should've known. Every time I see something I love these days it seems to be shot on the A7sIII. Very cool. Yeah, you did a spectacular job on the grading.

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you! It’s been fun to learn Resolve. It really is an extension of the cinematography.

[@NaomiSV]

(Also I only just now realized the a7sIII can do proxies in camera! My life just got so much easier haha.)

[@dgonthehill]

love the harp, but cello good

[@NaomiSV]

Thank you!

[@stevehorst1712]

Naomi, you are the Magician giving away your secrets to your fans.Very insightful and fun. You are so enjoyable to so many. How's the Cello going? I got to this later past a few Holidays since Halloween but I enjoyed the video when you released it. Your acting partner Jessie cracked me up. Sorry you're allergic to felines. Thanks for the ❤comment today / " Videotape" Now we know more. YA! Hearing Jane was touched by my appreciation of her Talent and your 2 ladies' chemistry made my day. Thanks for telling her. Looking forward to a treat. ☘🎵🎭 Delegates are appreciated any time by fans. You juggle a lot of balls in the air 😇. Ha 😽

[@NaomiSV]

Hi Steve, sometimes magicians giving away their secrets inspires others to become magicians! (At least that’s what Kaye said when I asked for her permission to explain how the magic was done, and I agree with her sentiment.) The cello is doing all right! I’ve been neglecting it but have just given it fresh strings. Hope Jessie didn’t mind my clumsiness! I’m not used to having cats climbing on me.

[@stevehorst1712]

@@NaomiSV If there's any inspiring to be done, I'd say you do a good job of it Naomi. :) At least we know you're not getting hurt making these superb videos. Maybe a cat scratch. LOL. Thanks for writing. I watched Leonard Cohen perform "Famous Blue Raincoat "just before texting then watched you and Jane Willow shine once again. Your two ladies version tears me up so I have to measure my viewing. Ha You can tell Jane Willow. I know it's a new challenge for time to commit to your cello but I bet you'll do well. New strings! I listened to Joni Mitchell sing "River Blue" this week. So pretty! Are you familiar with it? Merci Merci, talented Star for taking time for one of many fans! Montreal is lucky to have you. But you seem closer. 🤗🎭🎵 😸Be careful now!

[@m.m.t.garageband688]

*****🇺🇸🎼🎸🎤Tks4T info 🤗U had me scared byT wayU was🤔 Trick or Treat 👻 have a happy Halloween 🎃🙏🏽😇🥁🎹🎶🇺🇸*****

[@juangonzalezhernandez8092]

Muy buenos días.Saludos...

[@NaomiSV]

Gracias!

[@LeMagnifiqueTampere]

LOL je viens juste de constater que tu es québécoise et que tu parles Français :D quelques mois que je te suis et je n'avais jamais remarqué cela...je te souhaite le meilleur! Ce que tu fais nous donne beaucoup d'émotion!

[@NaomiSV]

Merci! Peut-être que je devrais reprendre une chanson en français!

[@LeMagnifiqueTampere]

@@NaomiSV A toi de voir, il y a énormément de choix :) nous les Français, avec nos accents anglais de tanche, c'est impossible de savoir d'où tu viens, rien qu'en t'entendant parler Anglais

[@user-zd5yg1zj1v]

Very interesting video. Thank you Naomi SV 👍👏🌹🌹🌹💕.

[@NaomiSV]

🙂

[@venturystar]

In bussiness Security topics, “Quid Pro Quo” is a social engineering attack. Greetings from Mexico.

[@NaomiSV]

Ooh didn’t know that!

[@kshitiz_212_2]

Love from 🇮🇳🇮🇳India

[@keithlomas6107]

Cat lady ♥

[@NaomiSV]

Just a little crazy

[@stephensmith7995]

"There's not enough Halloween song's out there." It's a whole genre. They call it metal.

[@NaomiSV]

I don't think my neighbours would appreciate if I started making metal!

[@stephensmith7995]

@@NaomiSV Harp metal. Make it happen!

[@NaomiSV]

Don’t make me buy distortion pedals, I have too many pedals already!

[@waytogo_roblox]

Your harp is beautiful.

[@NaomiSV]

😍

[@Vanyali]

Hah, so the cat actually DID know she was being used :p

[@bucksnights]

You're so beautiful .. and you was so good in this song .. I love your smile

[@octosquatch.]

I thought that opening shot looked familiar.

[@NaomiSV]

It’s such a classic painting!

[@catfishmudflap]

... and all this time I thought it really happened 🙂

[@vkvkvk1235]

Any motivation?

[@speedtrap420]

Get a small drum kit, you can do it...

[@NaomiSV]

And a bottle of wine for my neighbours…

[@hamadaatef9545]

Ninja put

[@badphotshopper1865]

if you ever be single i will be there

[@stevencorey1278]

Therapy is going 👍 however I still dream about a witch wearing a burgundy dress and a Cheshire cat on a diet. Both are casting spells on me. I've been a frog, a goat and a chicken. I keep waking up before they turn me back...but I'm improving.😯

[@NaomiSV]

You only really need to worry if you’re a devil…

[@stevencorey1278]

@@NaomiSV 😀😂😀

[@deepanshukasania5011]

ijust want to hear your normal voice and your osm mam

[@EHansky]

Передоз няяяя в організмі отримано

[@M-Sixty]

You are a very beautiful lady!

[@robertpresha9504]

It was a little creepy darling 😆. But the devil can not touch me God gave me a gift with the spirit world .Real true story. And boy could I tell you some terrifying stories. It is a gift I can do with out.But God gave it to me.

[@rekaolx3483]

I love your music, but unfortunately I don't understand a single word when you speak. :(

[@NaomiSV]

There are captions available!

[@Heimrik01]

Hello Naomi, I like you but I hope you have no sympathy for the devil !

[@NaomiSV]

I bamboozled him, didn’t I?

[@randychase305]

Is this a parody? Is she pretending to be a horrendous actress?

[@user-ly5uy8ux1h]

Thank you