Music Video Production
In the metal scene, your visual presence needs to be just as heavy as your sonic footprint. You do not need an arena level budget to release a music video that looks explosive, aggressive and professional. We specialise in delivering fast, action packed music videos full of relentless movement, designed specifically to match the chaotic energy of heavy music.
By combining professional cinema gear with the latest high quality mobile phone cameras, we capture raw performance energy from every conceivable angle. To see exactly how these techniques translate to the screen, check out the music video samples featured on this site.
Pre Production and Creative Direction
Before stepping on set, we lock down the creative direction to maximise every second of shoot time. We plan the narrative, scout high impact locations and build a precise shot list tailored to the pacing of your track.
The Video Shoot
We capture the raw energy of your performance using a structured, high yield filming method. To ensure the final edit is dynamic and keeps the viewer locked in, we strictly enforce a multi angle capture strategy during the session:
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Musician Angles: Every individual band member is captured from 2 to 3 distinct camera angles to highlight technical playing and facial expressions.
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Full Band Shots: Wide and mid tracking shots capturing the collective energy and movement of the entire band performing together.
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Establishing and B Roll Shots: Atmosphere and location shots that set the mood, tell the story and create smooth transitions between performance cuts.
Post Production
This is where the footage is transformed into a high impact metal video. The editing process focuses on fast cuts that lock perfectly onto the transients of your drums and the rhythm of your riffs. We handle the full digital workflow, including professional colour grading to give the footage a dark, cinematic edge, digital stabilization to control handheld camera movement, and final formatting for YouTube and social media platforms.
Interested? Contact me on this form or email me at info@craigneillmusic.com to discuss how we can bring your project to life.