Research blog: Music Video Conventions

Pump it - The Black Eyed Peas


CAMS

- Tracking shots

- Low-angle shots

- Close-ups 


EDITING

- Quick cuts

- Jump cuts

- Montages


SOUND

- High energy soundtrack

- Ambient sounds


MIS EN SCENE

- Streetwear

- Accessories

- Firearms and weapons

- Cars and motorcycles

- Explosions

- Choreographed dancing

- Stunt work




Around the World - Daft Punk


CAMS

- Rotating shots

- Bird's-eye view

- Close-ups

- Wide shots


EDITING

- Quick cuts

- Fade in

- Dissolve


SOUND

- Repetitive electronic beats

- Synchronized sound design


MIS EN SCENE

- Character costumes

- Geometric formations

- Color coded lighting

- Minimalistic set design



Feel so Close - Calvin Harris


CAMS

- Low-angle shots

- Tracking shots

- Wide shots

- Close Ups


EDITING

- Smooth transitions

- Time-lapse motion

- Slow-motion

- Montages


SOUND

- High-energy soundtrack

- Nature sounds

MIS EN SCENE

- Outdoor setting

- Attire

- Interactions with nature

- Props (guitar, minimal recording equipment)

- Day-night transition














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