This Week In Music Videos

Director Ninian Doff travels all the way from London to visit Music Video Land to talk about motion graphics, crowd-scouring videos, and his subconscious love of limbs.

Rhymesayers Entertainment hip-hop artist Brother Ali visits music video land to talk about trusting directors to create his vision, premiering music videos on Huffington Post, and the impact music videos make on his career. Doug and Adam also talk about lyric videos.

Producer Daniel Livschutz visits Music Video Land to talk about producing music videos from South Florida, working as a colorist, and his new venture RollCameras.com, a website designed to connect musicians with up-and-coming directors. Doug and Adam also talk about the highs and lows of the 2012 VMAs.

Columbia Records music video commissioner and producer Saul Levitz visits Music Video Land to talk about what the heck a music video commissioner even is. Doug and Adam also spend some time talking about music video premieres.

Director Warren Fu visits Music Video Land talks about his music videos for Daft Punk, The Darkness, and The Strokes. He also talks about what type of bear costume makes for the best stripper. Plus, Doug and Adam talk about the world of alternate music videos.

Jonathan Wells, founder of the creative community Flux, visits Music Video Land to talk about the museum exhibition "Spectacle: The Music Video" that he co-curated. Doug and Adam also spend some time talking about Doug's week volunteering at the OMG! Cameras Everywhere summer camp.

Director Lex Halaby stops by Muisc Video Land to talk about his music videography for artists like Man Man and Atmosphere, plus his experiences incorporating music videos into interactive campaigns. Doug and Adam talk about taking FilmedInsert to the next level.

Director Matt Alonzo visits Music Video Land to talk about his hip-hop videography, going to Iraq with Xzibit, and the work behind being a music video director.

Interactive video team fourclops (director Eli Stonberg and developer Jeff Greco) visit Music Video Land to talk about their interactive music videos for MNDR and Au Revoir Simone.

Music Video Land heads down to Miami (in person!) to talk to directors Lucas Leyva and Jillian Mayer about their music videos, including Jacuzzi Boys - "Glazin'". Also Doug and Adam talk about how videos get promoted and distributed.

Director/Editor Hank Friedmann visits Music Video Land to talk about the business of music videos and also about the kind of middle school he went to. Doug and Adam talk about the official music video of the Olympics - "Survival" by Muse.

This week, producer/cinematographer Michael Leblanc and writer/director Scott Cudmore visit music video land to talk about their production company, their music videos, and their relationship. It's all very therapeutic. Photo Credit: Jeremy Jansen.

UCLA instructor and music video director David Herrera visits Music Video Land to talk about his Music Video Production Workshop. Doug and Adam attempt to cover the UMG/NMPA news.

Director duo DANIELS (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) make a pit stop in Music Video Land while visiting the Vimeo Festival+Awards in New York City. They talk about their acceptance speech, premiering videos on iTunes, and dogs.

Director Alistair Legrand spends some time in Music Video Land to discuss his videos for Don Diablo, Data Romance, and Mark Lanegan Band. He also talks about finding influence in some unexpected places.

Director Ben Fee visits Music Video Land to chat about his music videos for The Lumineers, Baron von Luxxury, and Quiet Life. He also talks a bit about his time working for Hunter S. Thompson.

Director Saman Kesh wins the award for being the first guest of Music Video Land to have won an Emmy, which is actually more prestigious than winning the Emmy itself. Doug also recaps his time at the LAMVF and OMG Everywhere!

Director Dugan O'Neal visits Music Video Land for the second time to talk about his video for The Temper Trap, knowing Jennifer Lawrence, meeting Andy Samberg, and how wearing dress shoes makes you formal. He also thanks his parents.

Director Emily Kai Bock visits Music Video Land to talk about her music videos for Grimes and Kool Music 5, and about the transition into being represented by an agency. Plus Doug and Adam do some talkin' about the recent SAG-AFTRA news.

Director AG Rojas visits Music Video Land to talk about his new Jack White music video, working with Odd Future, and the correct spelling of his name. Also, Doug and Adam have a quasi-scoop on the Tupac Coachella hologram.