More on local MVs

Just in case I left the impression that I'm against locally produced music videos shot with handycams, there's actually one I like.

Its by a local Ska band. If you don't know what Ska is
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ska_music

Anyways, this MV was shot with a Handycam using existing light, and as far as I can tell probably shot on analog Hi8, not even DV. It follows the band as they go on tour in Tawau, none the less.

Nevertheless, there is a flow to the story of the band as they travel to Tawau (yes, they fly air asia) to play at a funfair, setup and goof around before the night's performance. Forethought went into the shots, as you can see the band being introduced sucessively along with the Manager/promoter guy. It then chronicles the band's trip. Its super low budget, but it makes good use of the material, is nicely edited and ends up being a goofy, fun, home movie of the band's travels.

The only other time I've seen a handycam (with night shot too) used for a MV was the Foo Fighters MV with Dave Grohl and Jack Black acting as trailer trash and culminates in them dancing around in drag. (Jack's ugly in a dress) Then again, when you're big like them it probably takes a huge crew and a parking lot full of trailers just to shoot something with a handycam. Go figure.