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Hi Phil,
I teach televison production at a high school. Are there any
video's/DVD's that I could purchase to show my students how a
professional music video is directed, produced, marketed,etc ?

I would like them to see all the elements that go into
the making of a succesful one. It would be great if there is
one that features a well known music artist. That would
really help capture their attention.
Thanks so much for your help and this website!  

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Tom,

Thanks for writing. You've asked a very interesting question. I've not seen a DVD or video about the "making of" a music video.

A couple of suggestions however: try contacting MTV, Warner Music, Sony Music, or even the music publishers BMG and ASCAP. They may be able to lead you to a source for this kind of material.

I also have a colleague who has produced a number of music videos. His name is Carl Craig. Maybe he can lead you to something, or he may even have something himself with which he can provide you. His email address is mrcraig1@mac.com. Tell him I suggested that you contact him and see what he can do for you.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Good luck!

Phil

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I am a motion picture and television producer with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I am also the author of the book GET A REEL JOB: Finding Your First Job In The Motion Picture Industry In Los Angeles. I can answers questions on a variety of subjects about careers in film from acting to directing to crew work, getting into the unions, successful strategies for networking, etc.

Experience

Former VP, Production for The Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group Supervised production on such films as ARMAGEDDON, THE PRINCESS DIARIES, REMEMBER THE TITANS, PEARL HARBOR, CON AIR, ENEMY OF THE STATE, THE ROCK, CRIMSON TIDE, COYOTE UGLY, A CIVIL ACTION, ROMY & MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, NOTHING TO LOSE, EDDIE and others. Worked as an actor, stage manager, director on broadway and regional theater as well as L.A.' Equity-waiver scene. Former Associate Artistic Director of Los Angeles Equity-Waiver theater.

Organizations
Director's Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, Actor's Equity Association

Education/Credentials
BFA in Acting/Directing from Carnegie Mellon University.

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I've worked with such filmmakers as Jerry Bruckheimer, Tony Scott, Steve Zaillian, Scott Rudin, Garry Marshall, Frank Marshall, Michael Bay, etc.

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