Low budget Ideas

Using these two low budget music videos below, I have compiled a list of low budget ideas, which I could use for my own production and editing on my music video. I have learned practical and valuable tips from viewing these videos. 

• Being energetic and happy in your video, this makes it more professional. It also makes the video more entertaining even when the artists aren't singing or playing instruments; it keeps the video upbeat. This is seen in both 'A-ha' and 'just got payed'.
• Using both close-ups and mid-shots for people singing, to put emphasis on that person; this mainly done in 'A-ha'. Also, using long shot is very effective with bands.
• Pace of editing should match the pace of the music.
• Mise-en-scene: The props/costumes/locations, should be appropriate for the music video genre, such as in 'A-ha' the costume is dark which reflects the dark mood of the song. 
•  Using effects, such as in 'A-ha' they used fade in ad they also changed the contrast in some shots. This had a positive effect as it suited the music and created a dark and tense atmosphere.  
• Having the appropriate lighting for your genre. 'Just got payed' had key key lighting which was appropriate for their boy band pop video as it kept the mood light and fun.