Lip syncing is the technical term for pairing visual mouth movements with sung or spoken vocals. Whilst its live application has proved controversial as it allows artists to get away with a completely pre-recorded performance, it is part of the post-production phase which is used in the production of almost all music videos. It can often be the downfall of a live performance, as seen below. However, lip-syncing also adds a great deal when it is used in a music video, for example the music video for Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus.
It is important that we practise lip syncing before filming our actual music video, as it is one of the hardest parts to do. This means that if we are not sufficiently practised in how to perform a lip sync, then our video could end up looking very unprofessional. The best way to achieve a good lip syncing performance is to ensure that the actor within the video knows exactly how the song goes, and knows when to change their intonation etc.
In addition to this, it is advisable to play the song out loud whilst recording the lip syncing, as otherwise the actor will not be able to time their lip movements properly.
In addition to this, it is advisable to play the song out loud whilst recording the lip syncing, as otherwise the actor will not be able to time their lip movements properly.
Finally, the most important thing about lip syncing is the person doing it has to be doing it realistically - if there is a man doing a women's part, then whilst it may be a source of comedy, it is likely to lower the overall production value of our video.
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