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1. Conventions of a Music Video
LOUISE GARNER
Conventions of a
Music Video

2. What are the conventions?
The conventions of a music video are the things that make up a music video. Before I
start making my own music video I must look into the typical conventions. This will give
me more of an understanding of what and what not to include.
The main conventions are…
• Editing
• Camera work
• Mise en Scene

3. Editing
Music videos tend to
jump from one shot to
another and also use
other transitions such
as fade and dissolve.
Some music videos
use different effects
such as black and
white to show a
particular mood.

4. Camera Work
Music videos tend to include a variety of shots such as
long, mid and close ups. Close ups are mainly used to
either emphasis the artist or the particular emotion. The
camera focuses on mainly following the artist and this
could include high angle or low angle shots, tilts and
pans.

5. Mise en Scene
Mise en Scene is used to
arrange other actors or
background dancers or
props and represent
something important in
the music video. It
includes costume,
makeup and other
natural and artificial
details.