World of Weird Al Yankovic

by **algonacchick** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:37 pm

I always imagined that as a director, Al had a lot to do with how the videos turned out.

Here is an article about film directors, from filmmakers.com. If you scroll down a bit, there is a definition of what a director does.

After reading that, I guess I was right.

by **Well, Well, Well** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:07 am

I'm pretty sure they just say "on set" and "cut" a bunch of times. Nothing special.

by **Grom** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:38 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q0fpJYsCVg

Apparently the one LN linked to has been removed. So enjoy.

by **stupidsurgeon27** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:15 am

I liked the video. I watched it from the link Al provided on his myspace. The flipbook idea is very neat. I also think the Guitar Hero bit matched with the song. Very nice.

by **algonacchick** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:46 am

I don't agree, Bob. Of course, you're known for being a smartass, so I'll take what you said with a grain of salt. I remember when the Rockin' the Suburbs video came out. Ben had some footage fron the shoot linked to his site. Al was very involved with the video process, as I'm sure he was with this video.

by **The Doctor** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:48 am

Grom @ Mar 5 2008, 05:38 PM wrote: Apparently the one LN linked to has been removed.

Yeah, it was an early release or something.. I don't know.
Thank you for the Al's profile linked one. :peace:

by **minnick27** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:48 pm

Well, Well, Well @ Mar 5 2008, 07:07 PM wrote: I'm pretty sure they just say "on set" and "cut" a bunch of times. Nothing special.

The directors come up with the whole premise of the video. Pretty much everything you saw came out of Al's brain. Not saying the artist doesnt have input, but the reason they hire directors is to do the concept. If the artist was gonna do it themself, they would direct as well.

by **Well, Well, Well** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:54 pm

Yes I know. I was only kidding, baby.

by **ludovica64** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:01 pm

I think its a really good video. I think it feels pretty young and fun

by **algonacchick** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:26 pm

LN3000 @ Mar 5 2008, 10:48 PM wrote: Yeah, it was an early release or something.. I don't know.
Thank you for the Al's profile linked one.

Um, that link takes you to the PUSA YouTube page. Al does have it on his, too, though.

Love it!!

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