The Professional Categories of the MTV Video Music Awards remain the biggest recognition for the people who actually create the music videos in tandem with the artists themselves. And, since they're not open for fan voting, they reflect the feelings of the industry, as opposed to being swayed by fan popularity contests. That said, Kendrick Lamar is likely as popular in the industry as he is with fans.
We're psyched to share the deserving winners of the 2017 MTV VMA Professional categories with you. Congrats to all!
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
- Kendrick Lamar --“HUMBLE.”
Cinematographer: Scott Cunningham
BEST DIRECTION
- Kendrick Lamar --“HUMBLE.”
Director: Dave Meyers & the little homies
BEST ART DIRECTION
- Kendrick Lamar --“HUMBLE.”
Production Designer: Spencer Graves
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
- Kendrick Lamar --“HUMBLE.”
VFX Editor: Company: Timber/Lead: Jonah Hall
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
- Kanye West – “Fade”
Choreographer: Teyana Taylor, Guapo, Matthew Pasterisa, Jae Blaze, Derek Watkins
BEST EDITING
- Young Thug – “Wyclef Jean”
Editor: Ryan Staake & Eric Degliomini
The MTV VMAs kick-off at 8pm ET, live on MTV with simulcasts on other Viacom stations, including VH1, Comedy Central, Spike, TV Land, CMT, and Logo, plus coverage aplenty on mtv.com
