How to Come Up with Ideas for Animated Music Videos

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start listening to music.

   Be on the hunt for songs that are very appealing to your ears.
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   Step 2: Once you've found a song you like

   What does the song symbolize? What could it mean? Think long and hard about how you should interpret it. ,, What would fit? Brainstorm for as long as possible. , Does it play out nicely? What can you do to improve it? , Work through it as a process.
   
   Is it too long? Too short? Fix whatever needs fixing, and add or deduct parts you feel don't belong. , You need to have 100% faith that you're doing a good job. , This could take a while, so have patience. , Are you completely satisfied with the result? If so, upload it to the Internet for your fans to see.
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   Step 3: take a peek at the lyrics.

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   Step 4: Listen to the song over and over

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   Step 5: until you have it memorized.

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   Step 6: Now think: what can you do to go along with the music?

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   Step 7: Once you have an idea

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   Step 8: work it out in your head.

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   Step 9: Create a storyboard for your animation.

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    Step 10: Once you have a promising-looking storyboard

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    Step 11: decide if you think this would be a quality music video.

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    Step 12: Start animating.

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    Step 13: Once you're done

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    Step 14: review your product.

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