Here is a music video I shot almost exactly a year ago with the very talented Gigi Nimako as the lead and music by the Subnodes (Ekow "Deuce" Nimako & Derrick Pierre) - a very talented alternative hip-hop duo based out of Toronto.
The approach to this music video was almost more of a film narrative. I had never shot a music video before but I wanted more than just the typical cookie cutter video formula: Band rocking out with their instruments plus the occasional female eye candy.
We chose to go with a more subtle approach where the duo would appear in different parts of the music video and play several different characters. This film was also an official selection at the Reel World Film Festival here in Toronto last summer (Summer 2010).
Though the budget was very low, I do not think this kept the message from coming across.
I am shooting another very low budget and very guerrilla style music video soon. So keep an eye out for that!
Ko Ping Music Video from Jullian Ablaza on Vimeo.
This is so great Jules! Gigi is soo cute! and I love how Deuce has a different hair style every time.. so funny.
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