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Half A Million by The Shins

Director:Jesse Lamar High and Nik Harper

Production Company: LAMAR+NIK

Type: Music Video

Why should ya watch it: Richard Swift from The Shins died yesterday, so here’s one of their best clips. This video shows an immense level of craft (individually printing, cutting and placing cardboard/stickers in every frame of the action in real time). To read how it was done, check out this link: https://directorsnotes.com/2017/08/14/lamarnik-half-a-million/

Wyclef Jean by Young Thug

Director: Ryan Staake

Production Company: Pomp&Clout

Type: Music Video

Why should ya watch it: It’s hard to be original and this video is strange and weird and hilarious and like no clip I’ve seen. A clip about making a clip, sahhhhh good.

Body Language by BBC

Director: Sindha Agha

Production Company: Prettybird

Type: 4-part online content series

Why should ya watch it: Because it is visually simple, yet powerful. It shows how you can execute an idea creatively without needing a crap load of money. To read more, check out this link: http://www.thestable.com.au/prettybird-womens-body-problems-as-youve-never-seen-them/

Whack World by Tierra Whack

Director: Thibaut Duverneix and Mathieu Léger

Production Company: Gentilhomme

Type: Visual Album 

Why should ya watch it: Because it’s the perfect example of working to your audience. 15 songs in 15 minutes, inspired by the 60 second limit of an Instagram story. This artist is only 22, but understood how to get her audience’s attention. Even if you just watch the first song, check it out!

Up and Up by Coldplay

Director: Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia

Production Company: Prettybird

Type: Music Video

Why should ya watch it: Oldie but a goodie! Your brain will explode with imagination juice!