Music Video Types

Narrative type of music video;

• Dramatisation of song in story form
• Uses characters
• Linear Narrative
• Uses conventions of film or TV programmes
• Video often illustrates song lyrics

Performance type of music video;

• Focus on muscians/ singers
• Emphasis on performance (persona)
• May be set in studio or concert
• Video emphasises 'Star qualities' of band

Narractive & Performance

• Editing: cross-cutting between two types