Narrative Music Video From Existing Footage

I already have all the raw footage—performance takes, candid B-roll, and location shots—ready to go. What I need now is for that material to be shaped into a clear narrative that mirrors the lyrics of my song, scene by scene. The goal is for viewers to feel as though the story on screen is unfolding in perfect sync with every line they hear.

You’ll be free to cut, reorder, and creatively repurpose the clips so long as the final result flows naturally, lands on the beat, and never loses sight of the song’s storyline. Light motion graphics or text overlays are welcome where they help underline key lyric moments, and consistent color grading is important so the piece feels like one continuous film rather than a collage of sources.

To keep us both aligned, here’s what I consider “complete”:

• A polished narrative edit synced to the full track
• Color-grading and basic sound design (transitions, ambient fills) that enhance but never compete with the music
• Subtle lyric-matched effects or overlays where they add clarity
• Deliverables in 4K and 1080p H.264, plus the editable project file (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve—whichever you prefer)

Send a quick note on how you’d approach the storytelling, along with a link to one or two past videos that show similar narrative-driven editing. Once we agree on the outline, I’ll share the footage and the mastered song so you can get started right away.