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# How to Create Music Videos
> Hedra allows you to create music videos in multiple ways depending on your creative goal.
This guide assumes you already have a finished song.
There are three primary approaches:
* **A-Roll Only** – Performance-driven
* **B-Roll Only** – Cinematic or story-driven
* **A/B Mix** – Combined performance + visuals
Each method changes the tone and structure of your video.
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## Understanding A-Roll vs B-Roll
Before building your video, it helps to understand the difference.
### A-Roll
A-Roll is your primary subject — usually the singer performing the song.
It focuses on:
* The artist
* Facial expression
* Lip syncing
* Direct performance energy
A-Roll keeps attention on the performer and is ideal for branding and connection.
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### B-Roll
B-Roll supports the story or mood of the song.
It includes:
* Cinematic environments
* Story scenes
* Visual metaphors
* Atmosphere shots
* Abstract visuals
B-Roll adds depth and pacing but does not typically show the singer performing.
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# Method 1: A-Roll Only (Avatar Performance)
Use this method when you want a performance-style music video focused entirely on the artist.
Best for:
* Lyric-heavy songs
* Artist branding
* Simple performance videos
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## How It Works
1. Open **Avatar**
2. Upload an image of the singer
3. Upload your song as the audio source
4. Generate the video
Hedra will create a lip-synced performance based on the audio you provide.
The avatar’s mouth movement follows the song automatically.
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## Lip Sync Notes
* Clear vocal audio produces better sync
* Avoid heavy distortion or layered effects in the vocal track
* Instrumentals and backing vocals are supported, but clarity improves realism
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## Improving A-Roll
You can generate:
* Multiple angles of the singer
* Different wardrobe looks
* Different camera framings
Download multiple versions and cut between them in the Editor to create a more dynamic performance.
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# Method 2: B-Roll Only (Cinematic Music Video)
Use this method when you want a fully visual narrative without showing the singer.
Best for:
* Concept videos
* Story-driven visuals
* Mood-based music
* Instrumental tracks
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## How It Works
1. Open the **Editor**
2. Add your song to the **Audio Track**
3. Move along the timeline
4. Generate B-Roll directly onto the timeline
5. Arrange clips to match the song’s pacing
Generate visuals to match:
* Verse mood
* Chorus intensity
* Beat drops
* Instrumental transitions
This gives you full creative control over timing and structure.
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# Method 3: A/B Mix (Performance + Cinematic)
This is the most common modern music video format.
It blends:
* A-Roll (singer performance)
* B-Roll (story or mood visuals)
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## How It Works
1. Generate your A-Roll performance
2. Download or import it into the **Editor**
3. Add your song to the timeline
4. Generate B-Roll scenes
5. Cut between performance and visuals
Use A-Roll for:
* Verses
* Emotional delivery
* Close-up intensity
Use B-Roll for:
* Choruses
* Transitions
* Instrumentals
* Visual storytelling
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## Choosing the Right Approach
| Goal | Recommended Method |
| :-------------------------- | :----------------- |
| Focus on the performer | A-Roll Only |
| Tell a visual story | B-Roll Only |
| Balanced modern music video | A/B Mix |
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## Creative Tips
* Match visual energy to musical energy
* Use shorter clips for tighter editing
* Let instrumentals breathe with visuals
* Avoid overcutting — pacing matters
* Generate multiple variations before finalizing
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## Final Thoughts
Hedra gives you flexibility.
You can create:
* A full performance
* A cinematic visual piece
* Or a hybrid of both
The best approach depends on the tone of your song and the story you want to tell.