2. Most videos have clips of the band
performing the song, with cuts to the
narrative. There are usually many cuts back
and forth between the performance and
narrative. Within the narrative the band
member/s either portray themselves and
show their own experiences or act as
fictional characters. By showing the clips of
the band performing (singing and playing
instruments) it helps to draw in the viewer of
the video more and make them feel more
connected to the band.
3. Usually have a narrative within the video,
which the band members feature in. It has a
story which sometimes links to the lyrics of
the song or sometimes is more random and
not necessarily based on what the lyrics have
to say. I think the narrative helps to make it
more meaningful and interesting. Normally,
the story is based on general issues and
everyday life, like love, relationships and
problems. It helps to show the audience
(teenagers-young adults) of similar
encounters the band may have had in their
lives and also gives advice about certain
situation.
4. The clothing that the band wear is usually
fashionable but not as revealing as in pop
videos, and not as dull and dark as in rock
videos. Usually the members are dressed
quite casually, in jeans and t-shirt. They
usually look quite laid back and you can see
by their facial expressions of how passionate
they are for their music.
5. Unlike in rock videos where it is all very dull
and dark, and unlike pop where it is all very
colourful and bright. I think that pop rock fits
well between the two. They use lots of natural
lighting and colours, to simply show their
song to their audience and show just how
natural and ‘real’ it all is.
6. The band normally are seen performing in a
studio, stage and sometimes outdoors. The
location is usually lit up well via ambient
lighting. There are usually close up of their
instruments when they are performing, which
helps to show their passion for their
music, and also again how natural it all is.
