The music video visionaries

Chapter 1

Michel Gondry's playful illusions

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Chapter 2

Spike Jonze's chaotic charm

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Chapter 3

Chris Cunningham's biomechanical nightmares

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Chapter 4

Mark Romanek and Anton Corbijn's cinematic atmospheres

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Master of The music video visionaries

Ch 1 · Michel Gondry's playful illusions

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Glossary

motion-control camera (noun)
A camera system that uses computer programming to repeat the exact same movement with robotic precision. By filming multiple takes along the identical path, filmmakers can seamlessly blend different shots together—perfect for making an actor look like they are interacting with their own clone!

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mankai I just learned how athletes climbing stairs can physically mimic a bass line.

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mankai So cool how Björk’s nested-theater video is an infinite play within a play.

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Playful illusions: To sync the passing scenery to the music, Gondry mapped the train journey on graph paper using household objects like oranges, forks, and shoes.

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Creative Beats: Before directing hits for Björk and Daft Punk, Michel Gondry discovered filmmaking by creating whimsical music videos for his own indie band, Oui Oui.

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mankai Michel Gondry's Music Videos

He mapped the speeding train ride on a paper grid, Using forks and oranges for every beat he did.

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mankai The magic of practical effects

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mankai The human loop of Star Guitar

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Lego bricks: Lego refused to sponsor The White Stripes' "Fell in Love with a Girl" video, forcing director Michel Gondry to buy all the plastic bricks himself at retail stores.

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mankai Björk and the human mind

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illusion (noun)
An instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception of a sensory experience. Gondry utilized a motion-control camera in 2002 to create a seamless looping street scene for Kylie Minogue.