Music Video Production (MVP)
Students will study music video production in order to acquire the skills required to produce simple music videos using a Mac digital audio workstation and iMovie. Students will learn basic film production and editing practices specifically as they relate to music videos. Wherever possible, students will incorporate their own production equipment, including iPads, DSLR cameras, and laptops into the production of collaborative music videos.
Discussion: relevance to KPU music
- Applicable to any style/genre of music, including musical theatre, instrumental, and chamber music collaborations
- Creates a supportive and collaborative learning and working environment
- Encourages multiple ways of knowing
- Facilitates excellence and innovation
- Provides content and materials for portfolios, presentations, and research/inquiry-based learning
Practical Examples
KPU Music Student - Andrea Pedro
MUSI 3602 student Andrea Pedro performs Sonata No. 1 "Black Echoes", composed by Pat Carrabre. The embedded link below is from the KPU Music Technology Facebook page. Andrea's video received over 2,000 views in one week and continues to collect views, likes, and fans each day.
MUSI 3602 student Andrea Pedro performs Sonata No. 1 "Black Echoes", composed by Pat Carrabre. The embedded link below is from the KPU Music Technology Facebook page. Andrea's video received over 2,000 views in one week and continues to collect views, likes, and fans each day.
KPU Music Student - Rebecca Moroso
MUSI 1102 student Rebecca Moroso performs an original composition "Frolic". The embedded link below is from the KPU Music Technology Facebook page. This video was created in 20 minutes with Rebecca's classmates Eugene and Chloe. Rebecca's video received over 600 views and was a source or great pride for all three students involved in the production.
MUSI 1102 student Rebecca Moroso performs an original composition "Frolic". The embedded link below is from the KPU Music Technology Facebook page. This video was created in 20 minutes with Rebecca's classmates Eugene and Chloe. Rebecca's video received over 600 views and was a source or great pride for all three students involved in the production.
The Cello Song - (Bach is back with 7 more cellos) - ThePianoGuys
Classical cellist Steven Sharp Nelson plays all eight parts of this original arrangement of Bach's Cello Suite No. 1: Prelude. He also creates a mashup with Ave Maria, and this recording is available to purchase through a link on the YouTube video.
Classical cellist Steven Sharp Nelson plays all eight parts of this original arrangement of Bach's Cello Suite No. 1: Prelude. He also creates a mashup with Ave Maria, and this recording is available to purchase through a link on the YouTube video.
Number of views: 20,646,463
Corey Vidal: Star Wars a capella tribute medley song
Corey Vidal (born December 7, 1986) is a Canadian online video content producer and digital media consultant. His YouTube videos have been seen over 71 million times and he has over 200 videos as of July 2013. His YouTube channel profile has been viewed over 9 million times. In December 2007, Corey was one of the first Canadians to join the YouTube Partnership Program. Corey has over 226,000 subscribers.
In February 2013 he was named Niagara's Entrepreneur of the Year in Innovative Small Business for his video production company Apprentice A Productions.
This video quickly became Canada's #1 Top Rated (All Time) and #1 Top Favorited (All Time) Entertainment video, and received many other All Time Honors both in Canada and Worldwide. It was also ranked as one of YouTube's Top 100 Rated videos of All Time, although YouTube retired the Honors system in November 2011. The Maclean's Book of Lists named it in their list of '10 Canadian viral sensations' in 2012. On December 7, 2008 the video was nominated for a 35th Annual People's Choice Awards on CBS as "Favorite User Generated Video" of 2008.
Corey Vidal (born December 7, 1986) is a Canadian online video content producer and digital media consultant. His YouTube videos have been seen over 71 million times and he has over 200 videos as of July 2013. His YouTube channel profile has been viewed over 9 million times. In December 2007, Corey was one of the first Canadians to join the YouTube Partnership Program. Corey has over 226,000 subscribers.
In February 2013 he was named Niagara's Entrepreneur of the Year in Innovative Small Business for his video production company Apprentice A Productions.
This video quickly became Canada's #1 Top Rated (All Time) and #1 Top Favorited (All Time) Entertainment video, and received many other All Time Honors both in Canada and Worldwide. It was also ranked as one of YouTube's Top 100 Rated videos of All Time, although YouTube retired the Honors system in November 2011. The Maclean's Book of Lists named it in their list of '10 Canadian viral sensations' in 2012. On December 7, 2008 the video was nominated for a 35th Annual People's Choice Awards on CBS as "Favorite User Generated Video" of 2008.
Number of views: 20,240,502
Pentatonix: Daft Punk tribute
Pentatonix (or PTX) is an American a cappella group consisting of five vocalists originating from Arlington, Texas. Their work, which is mostly in the pop style, consists of covers of existing songs, sometimes in the form of medleys, along with original material. Their music is defined by their own arrangement style, tight vocal harmonies, extensive vocal riffing, deep and steady vocal basslines, and a diverse range of vocal percussion and beatboxing.
Pentatonix formed in 2011 and came to prominence the same year by winning the third season of The Sing-Off on NBC, their victory earning them $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony Music. After being dropped from the label (Epic Records) after The Sing-Off, the group formed their popular YouTube channel and distributed their music through Madison Gate Records, a small independent label owned by Sony Pictures that distributes movie soundtracks. The group also made effective use of social media to interact with their fan base. Having now eclipsed 8.7 million subscribers and more than 1 billion cumulative views, the PTXofficial YouTube page is currently the 13th most subscribed-to music channel and the 44th most subscribed channel overall. Pentatonix's most viewed music video is a tribute to Daft Punk that recently surpassed 150 million views.
Pentatonix (or PTX) is an American a cappella group consisting of five vocalists originating from Arlington, Texas. Their work, which is mostly in the pop style, consists of covers of existing songs, sometimes in the form of medleys, along with original material. Their music is defined by their own arrangement style, tight vocal harmonies, extensive vocal riffing, deep and steady vocal basslines, and a diverse range of vocal percussion and beatboxing.
Pentatonix formed in 2011 and came to prominence the same year by winning the third season of The Sing-Off on NBC, their victory earning them $200,000 and a recording contract with Sony Music. After being dropped from the label (Epic Records) after The Sing-Off, the group formed their popular YouTube channel and distributed their music through Madison Gate Records, a small independent label owned by Sony Pictures that distributes movie soundtracks. The group also made effective use of social media to interact with their fan base. Having now eclipsed 8.7 million subscribers and more than 1 billion cumulative views, the PTXofficial YouTube page is currently the 13th most subscribed-to music channel and the 44th most subscribed channel overall. Pentatonix's most viewed music video is a tribute to Daft Punk that recently surpassed 150 million views.
Number of views: 155,633,738
KPU Music Alumni: Shylo Sherity
Former KPU voice major Shy Sharity is a regional champion in the CBC Searchlight competition.
Here we have an example of a simple, studio produced music video for Shylo's song Sparkles.
Former KPU voice major Shy Sharity is a regional champion in the CBC Searchlight competition.
Here we have an example of a simple, studio produced music video for Shylo's song Sparkles.
And here we have an example of a simple, live video shoot - perfect for YouTube or FaceBook
Yaletown String Quartet
Mark Ferris and the Yaletown String Quartet in a multiple camera production setup.
Mark Ferris and the Yaletown String Quartet in a multiple camera production setup.
The Sarah McLachlan School of Music (SoM): The Whole Kid Krew
This is a group of kids from Gordon Cobb's Junior Sound Lab class at SoM. Consisting of ten kids in grades four through seven, this song was written, produced, and recorded by the kids. The video edit was completed by classmate Elise, a grade four student.
This is a group of kids from Gordon Cobb's Junior Sound Lab class at SoM. Consisting of ten kids in grades four through seven, this song was written, produced, and recorded by the kids. The video edit was completed by classmate Elise, a grade four student.