To get used to creating a music video with our song, we made a very short lip sync video to the chorus of ‘killing boys’ using a variety of shots. This allowed us to work on our camera skills, getting a variety of shots and transitions, as well as our directing skills, in which we guided Sofia’s lip syncing and portrayal of a star image. It also helped us get understand our song and the deeper meaning of the lyrics and what our star image should be like, giving us more ideas on how to create the perfect music video that adds to the paradox of the star.

What went well:

• We had a good edit to the beat
• We had multiple shots
• The song is well lip synced
• We all as a group developed on our editing skills

What could be better in the real thing:

• We have better mese en scene
• We have a better narrative
• More locations
• A larger variety of shots and angles

Moving forward, we will now be able to start thinking about the actual music video and the star image we are wishing to present to our target audience. Now we know how to work a camera and edit, we will be able to get a larger range of shots.