Plan the video shoot to ensure production efficiency and organization. One of the most important things to prepare is the storyboard, which communicates your intended message related to a song. Other elements to consider are the song choice, production crew members, video cameras, lighting equipment, and props. Organize a timetable and a detailed task list to be strictly followed throughout the shoot.
Rehearse the shots before actual filming. Give specific instructions on how the crew will set up lighting and equipment and how your cast should portray a specific scene. Practicing before actual filming will cut down the percentage of unnecessary or unusable footage.
When you start shooting, film as much footage as necessary in a certain scene, following your storyboard. This is better than having to re-shoot the same scene again if you don't have enough material later for postproduction. Take multiple shots in different shooting angles to add variation and more choices when the video is edited. Keep written time records on the different scenes to allow for easier searching of video shots during the editing process.
Use video editing software to edit footage in your computer. Most video editing programs today are easy to use and relatively easy to learn. In the program, a dashboard is usually available where scenes can be arranged chronologically in a time line. Be attentive to details that need to be polished using transitions, titles, audio, and video effects. Careful editing is needed to put together the final product.