Music videos are something that we’ve a passion for here at MediaBreakers. We’re currently developing a video for Dublin band, The Kybosh and have been checking out some great music videos on the web of late.
I wanted to share some of my all time favourites. I’ll start with three here and I’m sure I’ll follow up with another few posts
This one’s by the obscenely talented Spike Jonze. He shot the dudes in the video walking backwards and then played the video forwards…confusing? (more…)
We spoke here about some excellent resources for Irish film makers. Here’s the second installment in this series. These links contain helpful advice, networking opportunities, and even a few entertaining stories. Keep an eye out for more bits-and-pieces from the web.
http://www.wreckamovie.com/ – A site for filmmakers to collaborate. Users post tasks and seek help from others in the industry.
http://film-runner.com/homePage/Default.aspx – A self-proclaimed career guide for those who hope to break into the film, TV, or commercial industry. Written by an insider for those still on the outside.
http://www.filmireland.net/ – Ireland’s only dedicated film magazine offering ‘both practical and academic coverage of Irish filmmaking.’
http://www.screenwritingbasics.com/ – does what it says on the tin.
http://www.northernirelandscreen.co.uk/page.asp?id=209 – The national screen agency for Northern Ireland seeks to develop and sustain the film industry in Northern Ireland.
http://www.filmnet.ie/ – Here you can find links to everything from talent advertisements to tax advice.
http://www.screenproducersireland.com/ – The organization that represents the independent film production industry to government agencies and assists in negotiations of contracts. Be sure to check out the ‘Irish links’ tab for even more helpful sites.
http://www.movieextras.ie/index.html – Find all the extras you could ever need through this site
http://beta.crewger.com/ – Use this site to assemble a production crew, cast your film, and even gain a bit of insight regarding funding and festivals.
At MediaBreakers, we produce high quality web videos, at a low cost. We’ve worked recently with some great clients such as Vodafone, Nokia and The Body Shop on branded and corporate web videos, with great results and we want to do the same for you.
We are offering one lucky business the chance to have a web video of their choice shot, edited and delivered to them in HD web format.
What do we need you to do?
We want you to send us an idea for your web video. Simple as. We want you to think outside the box. How do we help you to sell your business? What will make people share your video online? What will get people talking about you? The video can be up to 3 mins long and as short as 40 seconds. Whatever you feel will get your message across in the most effective way.
What will winning business will get for their troubles?
The winning business will win a days filming, half a days editing and a HD version of the final cut for their website. Pretty nifty eh?
You have till the 21st of April to send a paragraph summary of your idea to rob [at] mediabreakers [dot] com. Don’t forget to include your name and business website. We may even post some of the best ideas up here on the blog.
