What to do after your Music Video.

So you have finished your music video and your thinking what the heck do I do now, well there are several options available. The first one is to pay some one to do all the hard work for or you can just read below and take on some of the pointers I am about to suggest.

Before You even get started on anything you really need to make sure you know how your gonna get paid. There are governing bodies that exist to monitor and manage how this is done.

PRS:

http://www.prsformusic.com/Pages/default.aspx

MCPS:

http://www.prsformusic.com/creators/membership/MCPSroyalties/Pages/MCPS.aspx

VPL: 

Really important because Major Broadcaster will need an IRSC Code & these are the people to supply it.

http://www.ppluk.com/en/About-Us/Who-we-are/What-is-VPL/

Once that is done you can either go through many other PR companies such as:

Audio Music Star (Charges will apply upon consultations)

http://www.stickytoffeepr.co.uk/

But if you wanna go it alone these are some sensible steps to make when thinking of releasing a song.

Stage 1 - Plan Music Video

Pick your Director & Production Company For Example Me - Mr Moe Musa, lolol :")

Stage 2 - Finish Music Video

Stage 4 - Press Pictures

Either get a Professional Photographer or get a friend to take a couple snaps of yourself in action.

Stage 5 - Design of Album and/or Single cover, make sure you get a good designer. Here's a few I found online.

Stage 6 - Complete Press Pack - Inside It should Contain

• Get somebody that can write from a journalistic approach.
• 1-3 page Document containing pictures and facts about the act. Must be presented in the most desirable fashion possible.
• Online Links (Website, Facebook, Twitter, Blogspot, Youtube ETC.)
• Song or Songs on playable CD, preferably CD should have pre-designed sleeve and on body print on CD.
• DVD of Music Video again with on Body print on the actual DVD.

Stage 3 - Think about a "Release Date" (this will take at least 6-8 weeks from time of submission online) - The key is timing and accuracy. Go to Tune Core to find out more.

http://www.fastrax.co.uk/

Stage 7 - Tape Duplication & Distribution

In the U.K I have realised that there are roughly 3 main broadcast outlets available to independent artist & Indi Record labels.

When you get the master copies of you video which should be:

1xDVD

1xMini DV Tape

1xDigibeta Tape

I would always recommend that you pay for duplicates from either the person that created your video or find a company that will do it for you. The second option of finding a company always works out much more expensive.

Channel AKA: MINI DV TAPE

Video Submissions Link:

http://www.channelaka.tv/VideoSubmission

FLAVA TV: DIGI BETA TAPE

MTV Base: DIGI BETA - Video Received through Fast Trax

While working with these broadcast station you can also send the Video over to Fastrax, this company can distribute your music video via servers connected to all major broadcast station nation wide. Visit the Website

http://www.fastrax.co.uk/

Hope this helps, but if you would like more info please feel free to contact me.

Mr Moe Musa
Director | Producer | Editor
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Urban Music Video Directors

Urban Music Video Directors

There are lots of young men & women that are really taking their creativity to new heights, the people i have mentioned below are all very talented and will be the future of our urban/pop music video scene, please bare in mind that the music videos below are just one out of many music videos they have created, these are just my own choices based on what I like to see.
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Ben Peters:
Production co: Luti Media
All i can say is this guy definitely know exactly what he wants, i can say he has been in the game a while now so its no surprise his directing flare is a hot commodity.

N-Dubz ft. Skepta - Na Na

Just had to add another video from Ben Peters

Jessie J - Do It Like A Dude

http://www.n22films.com/

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Luke Biggings:
Again this is one director that has been on the scene, Luke Biggins has seen & done it all. Always creates sleek & good looking music videos, some would even go as far to say "abit of an urban legend" lol. Check out this video he did for a mate of mine. (If you look really closely, you will actually see Digital Dan Video Director in the video.

Rapid - Go Rapid

http://www.lukebiggins.co.uk/

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Mo Ali:
All I can say is Brilliant, always comes out with very very fresh ideas that makes you think your watching something epic. Always liked Mo Ali's Work.

Bashy - When The Sky Falls Ft Loick Essien‏

http://www.myspace.com/mighty_mo_vidz

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Tim Brown:
Production: 

Colonel Blimp

I do not really know much about this guy but I do know that he Directed Smash hit song Pass out. I personally think the video was just great, i am very sure we are going to hear a lot more from Tim in the future.

Tinie Tempa - Pass Out‏

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Jak Frsh:
Production Co: Frsh Ent
I have known jak Frsh awhile now and this guy just has a consistency about him, always shooting something great. Keep it up dude.

Kyla - Do You Mind

FLYGERIA - Mark Henry ft. G FrSH, Tinie Tempah, Dotstar and Bigz

www.jakfrsh.wordpress.com/

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Digital Dan
Production Co: N/A
long time Veteran on the Urban Music video scene, Digital Dan has been doing this since i was in college. My hat goes of to him that's why he gets a mention.

Pound Sterling - Hit the club‏

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Carly Cussen

Production Co: Not entirely sure, but i do know it has something to do with  Channel Aka & 360records.
Carly really does this, one of the few female directors in a mainly male dominated industry. She roughs it out with the boys but always has a high quality output level. Best video I think she has done to date is 

GRIMINAL - SUPA DUPA (OUT NOW ON ITUNES)

Long awaited track by Lethal B, Pow 2011 Check it out. Carly finished this video, great job.

LETHAL BIZZLE - POW 2011 (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Watch the making..................

facebook.com/carly.cussen

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Nick Asgill:
Production Co: N/A
25yr old Nick Asgill, in my opinion is a real contender when it comes to creating good, high quality music videos. currently working as a independent Director/Producer with No major Production backing Nick Asgill is really doing some fantastic stuff for what he is working with.

Shirin - Taking You Away

www.NickAgill.com

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George Burt & Bani Mendy:
Production Co: Shimmer Films
Individual music video directors by their own right but compliment each other when shooting together. Honestly I think these guys are very hard working and are definitely some young and up & coming directors ready to take center stage.

N-Dubz ft. Fearless - Duku Man (Skit)

Young Don - young don ft. G-FrSH "Life Style"

http://vimeo.com/shimmer

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Quason Matthews:
Production Co: N/A
Very very young and spunky talent here, always pumping out video content across YouTube, facebook and any other social network site. Real hard worker here. Latest Video on TV:

Hydro - Bait Face Kid

www.youtube.com/user/QuasonMatthews

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I know there is many more young directors out there, 


keep up the good work guys and keep pushing the boundaries of creativity where ever possible.


Hope you enjoyed looking through this blog, see ya on the next one. 


Peace Out
Mr Moe Musa

www.MrMoeMusa.com

About Mr Moe Musa

I would firstly like to say Hello to who ever is reading this,  My blog is really going to be about what i see and do on a daily basis and what I think is hot/Not.
I am going to rant and rave about almost everything and anything so if you wanna see a different point of view of things. Stay tuned..........

For all you long time Channel U people out there my first music Video done a very long time ago now, it was 

STYLO G - MY YOUT 

That was me then and this is me now, heres My Production Showreel & see exactly how I work up close and personal, check it out.

you can also check out my website:

www.MrMoeMusa.com

Since this blog is all about me and what i do heres a Promo video clip to see one of my productions. Hope You enjoy:

Hope you liked what you saw, I'll be back.................