Conventional Music Videos

Rock- “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana

Use of actors/ dancers relate to the title of the song

Mid- Shot of the band performing

Cross-Cutting between the different characters and the band performing

Conventions

• The music video relates to the topic/ lyrics of the song

• Various shots of the band, as well as the other mis-en-scene within the music video

• Dark lighting and smoke to create a certain atmosphere

Pop- “Like A Prayer’ by Madonna

Conventions

• Artist is the fundamental element within the music video, helps to tell the story

• Shows a relationship between two or more characters trying to find each other

• Has a positive ending, resulting in a positive atmosphere

Hip Hop: “It Ain’t Hard To Time” by Nas

Conventions

• Use of the artist lip-synching to the song.• Use of mis-en-scene, urban locations used

throughout the music video.• Shows artist performing live