Submitting a music video for Mtv or other Video shows?

[DVX100Shooter]

Do any of you have any experience with submitting a music video for consideration to be played on a Mtv show or other video shows on television? I read something about a person contacted someone at Mtv and they were sent a form they had to fill out and send back with their video. I don't know how true this is. I didn't think Mtv played independent music videos but I am told they do on one of their many channels. I just directed a video and the artist is trying to get the video on the network. I am just trying to see what I need to do from an editing stand point like do I need to put color bars off the top? Do I list the song title, Director, Album, and Label on the video myself or do they do it?

I told the artist this was going to be a long shot and I honestly don't think they will play independent videos but he seems to think otherwise so we'll see!

 

[Neighborhood Studios]

I shot a music video over the summer that was put in the playlist for a music show on JCTV. I don't know much, as the label's producer handled everything, but all I had to do was give him a broadcast-quality copy of the video with no text included. Then, the station's people were to add the text later and re-encode as needed for their workflow.

 

[DVXguy]

hey.. I actually own a music video promotion company that specializes in getting videos airplay. you can see our clients on our site. Anyway, we just created a great DIY method of submitting a video to the national networks. the link is http://www.trendsettermarketing.net/video-submit/ . I literally just got done creating it, but let me know if you have any questions.

 

[adamr316]

Music videos...on MTV? Ahahaha...they only show reality shows like The Jersey Shore and Real World now.

Seriously though you need to hook up with some record labels that have connections. Money talks...

 

[Vito Melandri]

Agree. That's what i think.
But sites like trend from the DVXGuy seems a good alternative for anyone

 

[DVXguy]

Music videos...on MTV? Ahahaha...they only show reality shows like The Jersey Shore and Real World now.

Seriously though you need to hook up with some record labels that have connections. Money talks...

MTV actually does play videos (although it's not in the same format it used to be.). The videos that play directly after teen mom and jersey shore are all promotional videos.. I know because i place them there. money actually doesn't talk. I've known billionaires, who've spent $1 million + on the production, get passed on. I've also seen small indies get placement.

 

[daceymathers]

I pretty sure but i think you have to consult the broadcasting team and they will further check quality and voice of your video if they found it reliable then they will broadcast your video.You can also try other methods of your music promotion.

 

[the13thmember]

try http://www.fastrax.co.uk/

I think that service does what you're looking for.

 

[john threat]

haha

 

[Gregg Juke]

Roy,

Check your PM box.

GJ

 

[DVXguy]

Hey Gregg.. Unfortunately I'm not on this account often.. If you can, please contact me through our new site www.musicvideosubmissions.com. The Contact form goes directly to me..

thanks Gregg.

 

[MichaelP]

MTV Delivery specifications: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1226998/MTVDELIVERY.pdf

All networks will supply on demand or is available on their website for producers, facilities, and others to access.


Michael

 

[patty jones]

Hey i am a great fan of music production and ,music videos and but i am new to this field can anyone suggest that from where i have to start.

 

[rwcpv]

Probably best in a new thread, but Patty, the best way to get into music video production (that I know of, at least) is to market to local bands and build a portfolio like that. You can use this portfolio to market yourself to other bands that are more established. It takes time and effort, but the best way to make it happen is to really MAKE it happen.