Low budget music video BTS from @citizen_theartist

The creator reveals the clever, low-budget practical effects used to shoot a music video scene in an office, then abruptly cuts to the highly polished, cinematic final footage to promote the release of their new song.

Creator: @citizen_theartist on Instagram

Video format

BTS to Final Edit

Video outline

  1. Show unconventional setup
  2. Reveal polished result

Narrative framework

The DIY Illusion Reveal

Narrative framework logic

Contrast a scrappy, low-budget behind-the-scenes setup with a highly polished final product to highlight creative ingenuity.

Topics: Video Production, Music, Movies

Concepts: Behind The Scenes, Before/After Transformation

Elements: Text Overlay, Color Grading, Dynamic Word-by-Word Captions

Account types: Personal Brand, Brand

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