How Did They Do That? KPOP MV Shooting Techniques

[vintage-boom.livejournal.com]

vm project architecture's 'Video Structure: We Are The Reference' from their exhibit in Seoul this past April

If you've ever wondered how production crews do that thing(TM) and tips on how to recreate it here's a post for you! Didn't want to load the post with too much info so included are theoretical and practical approaches to a couple videos from VM PROJECT ARCHITECTURE, and some breakdowns using easily available equipement you could get a hold of if you wanted to DIY!

You'll notice really quickly why the majority of production people aren't in front of the camera ;)

IKON's LOVE SCENARIO

This video show what Director ‘paranoid paradigm’ and Photographer ‘HUSUMU’ are talking about the MCC (Motion Control camera) uesd in Kpop Boy Group <iKON> @withikonic song "love scenario" music video https://vimeo.com/273909209

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Jun 7, 2018 at 8:14am PDT

Hash swan  ft. GRAY's <Wang Like Alexsander>

This video show what Director ‘paranoid paradigm’ @paranoidparadigm and Photographer ‘HUSUMU’ @husumu are talking about Hash swan @hashblanccoa - <Wang Like Alexsander> feat. @callmegray music video. Link this⚡️ https://vimeo.com/273962454

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Jun 7, 2018 at 1:12pm PDT

TWICE's LIKEY TRANSITIONS

BTS' DNA CAMERA MOVEMENTS & LIGHTING

BLACKPINK's ‘뚜두뚜두’ DDU-DU DDU-DU BLOCKING & EDITING

WANNA ONE's BOOMERANG 360 CAMERA ROTATION
This one isn't directly showing Wanna One's use of the technique but it's the same principle. You can see where it happens in the MV by clicking here.

POINT OF INTEREST CUTTING
Mentioned breifly in the BP video breakdown, Point of Interest cutting is what makes KPOP MVs easily digestible, inspite of all the crazy things and set ups happening in it. Making sure that when cutting between shots the thing you want viewers to pay attention to is always in the same spot in the next shot. If they're on the right side in one frame, the next shot should also feature the focal point on the right because brains can more easily process what's happening during fast paced edits when they're guided on where to look next. the brain anticipates it after a while.

Sistar's I Like That MV shows it really well!

SPATIAL MANIPULATIONS IN POST SOFTWARE
While a lot of movement is created in camera, using special dollys, steadicams, and computerized crane rigs, there are ways to do similar movements in editing. KPOP MVs are almost exclusively shot in 8K but are posting online in 1080p (4K if you're lucky) this allows for a whole bunch of room for editors to manipulate the footage to add in tilts and zooms that weren't able to be completed onset.

eg. if you put a stationary 8K camera pointed at this set and rolled you could then take the whole image into editing software and cut in to different members without ever needing to physically move the camera because the size of the green rectangle is typically what you end up with size wise for youtube/online delivery.

SOURCE:
VMPROJECT IG 1, 2 | VM PROJECT ARCHITECTURE YT | CINEMACOM.NET 1, 2, 3, 4 | SISTAR I LIVE THAT MV | POST PRODUCTION IMAGES I MADE

Any "how'd they do that?!" MV moments you love??
also working on a continuation to the colour theory post!

Comments

[kyokomurasaki.livejournal.com]

OP I just wanted to let you know I've been sharing your posts with a videographer friend of mine and he really likes them! Keep up the good work!

[vintage-boom.livejournal.com]

via GIPHY (https://giphy.com/gifs/3oEdva9BUHPIs2SkGk)

[junhyosungs.livejournal.com]

another amazing post op! this is really inspiring me to learn how to do camera work. i've had a dslr camera for years and honestly i don't know how to use it to its full potential still so maybe i can learn how to do fun things like this LMAO going on a cinecom video binge rn!

[vintage-boom.livejournal.com]

Cinecom is such a great resource and they follow the same kind of work ethics I have about demystifying film production for the sake of getting more people involved with it!

Yes take that camera out and give it a try! Lots of libraries now also have film gear and editing suites to use if you find you’re lacking any resources.

[revedesnuages.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting OP! All the behind the scenes editing is super interesting.

[vintage-boom.livejournal.com]

I’m glad you find it interesting!! Thank you for reading :D

[9celcius.livejournal.com]

I love it thanks for making this post :) I've always been interested in video/cinematography but I'm just a casual newbie photographer. Learning how people make these creative shots/transitions just fuels my creative side.

[vintage-boom.livejournal.com]

ah then you might love the channel Mango Street on youtube. it's more about photography but they do a great job showing how you can transfer those skills to video too!

[yxerin.livejournal.com]

"You'll notice really quickly why the majority of production people aren't in front of the camera ;)" i feel dumb for asking this but uh... what do you mean lol

[vintage-boom.livejournal.com]

the majority are super awkward when cameras are on them. I don't mean it as a slight cuz I'm also that way it's just really common. Being comfortable on camera is a skill and not everyone is good at it. You can see the difference on a lot of K-variety when they bring staff out for challenges.

[juhli.livejournal.com]

what an interesting read/watch OP!
Definitely will see if I can pay more attention to these shooting techniques the next time I watch MVs :D

P.S. I linked your write-up on r/kpop (https://www.reddit.com/r/kpop/comments/8tgkws/how_did_they_do_that_kpop_mv_shooting_techniques/?utm_content=full_comments) :)

[vintage-boom.livejournal.com]

I was wondering why the page views jumped so high! Ty for sharing it :D