Learning the conventions, pacing and construction of music videos will be essential to achieving a top grade in your coursework.
The following music videos are famous, creative or useful examples to help your research and inspire your creativity:
nojahoda - nojahoda
This is a brilliant music video to illustrate the different conventions in a music video - the director Jake Wynne made this to showcase his ability with different styles of music video including narrative, performance and visual effects.
Ed Sheeran - Shape of You
This video uses the classic narrative linked to lyrics approach and contains some really creative shots and locations.
Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk
In many ways this is simply a classic performance video but it does some interesting things with camerawork and editing that is worth watching.
Walk Off The Earth - Red Hands
This is an incredibly creative one-shot video. The level of thought and detail behind it is revealed in this behind the scenes video.
Joyner Lucas - I'm Not Racist
This is a stunningly simple but incredibly powerful music video that taps into the state of the world today.
Beastie Boys - Sabotage
This one always appears in best ever music video lists - a parody of 1970s cop shows. Intertextuality is a key convention of music videos.
Years & Years - I Wish I Knew
This is another simple video that uses one location and some creative lighting and props to produce a superb finish.
Foals - Hummer
This is a stunning example of camerawork and editing. Watch the opening of the video - just a series of close-ups of instruments but edited to perfection to match the beat of the song.
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