May 2013

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The-Dream "Pussy (IV Play teaser) -NSFW-" (Latin Legend, dir.)

There's a few ways to view this teaser video for "Pussy." All of them should be in the privacy of your own home.

On one hand, it's basically pornography, falling somewhere between a private lap-dance and a masturbation video. On the other, it's the sexiest CD unboxing video of all time. 

If that's what you're looking for, well, have at it. Just know that it's totally NSFW and is basically as raw  as you can get without going full XXX.

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Sebastien Ingrosso (of Swedish House Mafia) "Reload" (Jodeb, dir.)

Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash, John Martin - Reload

Don't get tricked into thinking this is a Game Of Thrones homage — I see you, Jon Snow — this latest sci-fi parable directed by Jodeb doesn't take off until our hero enters the belly of the beast and emerges right where he belongs.

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2013 MVPA Award Winners

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's MVPA Music Video Production Association Awards...

Justin Timberlake "Suit And Tie" was the most recognized video, winning Best choreography, styling, cinematography, and Best Direction of a Male Artist for David Fincher . Multiple award winners also included directors Melina Matsoukas, Ian And Cooper, winners of the evening were Floria Sigismondi, who was recognized with the evening's top honor, Best Director. 

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Simple Rules of Translation - The Video Production Dictionary

Directors just getting into the world of music videos have always been on the look out for that one thing that'll jump start their career. Sure, those talismans have changed as time passed — swing-and-tilt lenses gave way to SkyTel pagers and then on to a conveniently short twitter handle. Everyone has needs, yo.

Often overlooked is the very basic way that language works inside the 'Master Performance Industrial Complex.' What every newbie director truly needs is a proper translation service. Here are some of the most common phrases below. A tourist guidebook of sorts …

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