Episode 97
The One Man Band Show
July 14, 2017 · Mike Murphy
Episode 97: Today I pull back the curtain on the video: One Man Band: Create the Life You Want What does the term One Man Band mean to me and my brand? What was my goal or reason for making the video? How did I make the video? Was I happy with the final product and did it get the results I was hoping for?
Episode Summary: A behind-the-scenes look at making the “One Man Band: Create the Life You Want” promo video — the idea behind it, the 2-day shoot, and whether it hit the mark.
What You’ll Learn
- What “One Man Band” means as a personal brand identity
- The goal behind the One Man Band: Create the Life You Want promo video
- A 2-day shoot breakdown: sunrise setup, sunset drone and Glidecam work, plus b-roll days
- The post-production stack used to finish it: Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Artlist.io
What Does “One Man Band” Mean?
Someone multifaceted, unafraid to carve their own path — self-motivated, resourceful, and not reliant on anyone else to get things done. A person on a mission, achieving what they want without waiting on others.
The Goal of the Video
A promotional video for Mike Murphy LLC, aimed at potential clients and brands, and a proper introduction for anyone visiting the website or discovering the content for the first time. The intent: come across as a podcaster and tech guy, creative and a little different, hardworking, with a genuinely positive message. Simple in concept, harder in execution.
How the Video Was Made
Day 1 (sunrise): the One Man Band microphone stand, a Canon T5i DSLR, a GoPro Hero 4, and an iPhone 6 all set up together, with Andrew Budz operating the drone.
Day 2 (sunset): a bike ride shot with a DJI Osmo and iPhone 6, with Andrew on a Vespa running a Glidecam and drone simultaneously — an ambitious, slightly chaotic setup.
Multiple days: additional b-roll shooting.
Post-production: Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with music from Artlist.io.
Was It Worth It?
Yes. As a creative, there’s always some self-doubt when the finished product doesn’t perfectly match what was pictured going in — but the final video landed well, mostly because it genuinely conveyed the tone and inspiration it set out to deliver.