Take Sab Irene's “My Quest Forest Home” from Octopath Traveler, both serene in arrangement and choice of relaxing nature vignettes. Her choice of scenery enhances, if not completes, the music video for the viewer and truly embodies the exploration aspect of Octopath Traveler. With the potential for all sorts of creative videos in forests, lakes, mountains, and cities, it’s no wonder that so many artists are distinguishing themselves with outdoor videos!

WHAT TO PLAN

If you've decided to embark on this cinematic journey, then you'll need to come up with a game plan. Working outside your usual film space can introduce a variety of challenges that may not be part of the traditional process. Videos that could take thirty minutes to film may require two additional hours due to setup times, traffic, and other circumstances. Additionally, you may want to film B-Roll, secondary footage to be used between more important shots. If you want to go the extra mile, you could develop a loose story for your music video such as recreating a famous scene from a game! Storyboards, scripts, or other tools will help you to keep track of your video ideas.

While you create your Shot List, consider places that allow you to film (often written on their website). Consider the locations where your song plays in the game, and even consider lighting conditions depending on the weather. Just as important, try to recruit a family member, friend, and/or capable assistant to go with you. Having a camera operator or even someone to help with setup and take-down is invaluable. Just remember to compensate them well, be it pizza, a thank you note, or otherwise!