Music Video: Behind-the-Scenes with Nehemiah Akbar

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Last night I shot a music Video for Nehemiah Akbar's pop single Make My Move with my new Canon 5D Mark III cameras. I made the music come to life by using a lot of movement while suppoting the cameras with a steady-cam, track and jib.
I thought about using an HMI for the shoot but decided to go with a 3'x6' silver reflector instead.
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I love how the red black and white wardrobe played against the muted foreground and clear blue sky.
Chicago Music Video Director John Gress R&B Hip-Hop of photography on location hottest best
A decided to use the jib to shoot straight down on the drums for the opening sequence.
Chicago Music Video Director John Gress R&B Hip-Hop of photography on location hottest best
Make-up artist Esperanza Coriama touches up guitar player Jason Johnson.
Chicago Music Video Director John Gress R&B Hip-Hop of photography on location hottest best
The cast and most of the crew pose for a photo after the shoot.

Listen to Make My Move on itunes.

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