Journal
Notes on directing, editing, cinematography and music.
How a Music Video Is Made: From Idea to Release
From the first listen to the YouTube upload: the stages every music video goes through, and what happens in each one.
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How Much Does a Music Video Cost in Egypt? What Really Sets the Price
Why does one music video cost twice as much as another? A plain guide to the choices that shape a budget, and how to get the most from yours.
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Film Directing: 7 Lessons for Making a Short Film That Lands
Seven practical film directing lessons, from finding the feeling of your film to directing actors and cutting the edit.
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Cinematography Basics: Light, Lenses and Camera Movement
A simple guide to cinematography basics: light, exposure, lenses, composition and camera movement.
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Music Arrangement: How a Melody Becomes a Finished Song
The difference between composing and arranging, the layers of an arrangement, and the steps from first melody to mix and master.
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