Make a musical video
Plan and record a short musical video using simple instruments, costumes, and a smartphone; learn timing, performance, and basic video editing together with friends.
Step-by-step guide to make a musical video
Heathers the musical (Off-Broadway) New York (full show - slime tutorial)
Step 1
Choose a short song or make a simple melody to perform.
Step 2
Choose roles for everyone such as singer player director or camera helper.
Step 3
Gather your instruments and costume pieces in one spot.
Step 4
Make a simple plan on paper for the song order and one or two easy moves.
Step 5
Practice the song with your instruments twice to get the timing right.
Step 6
Mark each performer’s spot on the floor with tape or a prop.
Step 7
Set up a plain backdrop behind the performance area.
Step 8
Tidy the performance area to remove tripping hazards.
Step 9
Place the camera on a stable surface at eye level.
Step 10
Do a short test recording to check sound and picture.
Step 11
Record three full takes of your performance.
Step 12
Review the takes and pick the best one.
Step 13
Trim the start and end of the chosen take using a basic editing app.
Step 14
Add a fun title or one simple effect to your trimmed clip.
Step 15
Share your finished video on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead of a dedicated camera or a plain backdrop if we don't have them?
Use a smartphone or tablet for the camera and hang a solid-colored sheet or large poster board from a clothesline or tape it to the wall to create the plain backdrop mentioned in the instructions.
What should we do if the sound is too quiet or the picture is shaky during the test recording?
Have performers stand closer to the camera or use an external mic if available, and secure the camera with books or a tripod to reduce shakiness, then repeat the short test recording to check sound and picture as step nine directs.
How can we adapt the activity for younger or older kids?
For preschoolers, simplify by picking one short melody, reducing roles to singer and helper, and skipping editing, while older kids can write a two-line plan, do three full takes, and use a basic editing app to trim and add a title as in steps four, eight, eleven, and twelve.
How can we make the video more creative or professional?
Add simple choreography or colored lighting, film one or two extra camera angles for cuts, and use the basic editing app to trim, add a title, or include a single fun effect before sharing on DIY.org as steps twelve through fourteen suggest.
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Facts about music performance and video production for kids
🎭 Costumes and props help performers get into character and make videos more engaging and fun to watch.
🎧 Digital audio workstations (DAWs) like GarageBand and Audacity let you record, arrange, and add effects to music on a phone or computer.
📱 Many modern smartphones can record in 1080p or 4K, so your phone can capture high-quality video for your musical clip.
🎬 The first music video played on MTV was “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles in 1981.
🎶 You can build simple instruments at home—rubber bands on a box make a guitar, and jars with water create tuned notes.
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