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GANGNAM STYLE - Shot on Epic - (15 million views on youtube)

Shooting in that many locations with Korean megastars might not have happened if the camerawork wasn't straightforward.

Sometimes cinematography should be nothing more than a window into the idea. Let the audience focus on what's happening inside the box instead of how pretty the box is.

Sometimes cinematography is the least important element, and knowing this makes the project stronger. Could they have shot in 40 locations with 500 extras if the DP was trying to pull off some Deakins level shit? And would that have helped the video?
 
I saw this before hand and loved it because the 'awe' wasn't there to steal the fun.
 
Without a doubt, the music video I have seen in YEARS! I will probably watch this at least 30 times this weekend. LOVE IT!
 
This video is AWESOME. I don't care if any of the shots are over-exposed. This is a clear example of CONTENT wins. It's hilarious. Most comedy looks like shit anyway.

This dude is OFF THE WALL awesome.
 
Always use the best tools your budget can afford you! It will save your butt in tough spots you don't expect. You'll always need that extra stop or two!

I'm sure the overexposure was intentional in some shots (like the opening). And the slow-mo wouldn't be possible without an Epic, right?

That said, PSY is a seriously talented guy. You can see he has a lot of hands on say on how he choreographed / blocked the video. And I read that he choreographed that addictive and viral dance sequence.
It's also amazing that a music video from a relative unknown (to the west), can garner that many hits in such a short time. The web and youtube is a fantastic way to get exposure if you got the right material for it.
 
Shane Kelly said:
I think he wants a horse.
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Haha, I know some people in the military serving in Korea, and I think if I remember right, they say something like Ride means go out...or to the club and maybe that is the relevance to the horse. I was thoroughly entertained. Might've been missing things from the "pro" standards around here but it's a heck of alot more entertaining than half of our music videos!
 
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