What is a music Video?

1. What is a Music Video?
A videotaped performance of a recorded popular
song, usually accompanied by dancing and visual
images interpreting the lyrics.

2. Characteristics of Music Videos
Generally music videos have the artists lip syncing the song in a
dramatic or emotional manner. Slow tempo music videos tend to
transmit a story – using slower paced editing and close –ups.
Fast-paced songs incorporate faster jump cuts and a combination
of camera shots.
The props used in
Thriller create a
dark gloomy theme,
representing the
song.

3. What makes an excellent music
video?
Will.i.am – Feelin Myself
Is an example of a modern music
video incorporating the latest CGI
technology, the music video looks
futuristic and with a huge variety of
camera shots, it is barely repetitive as
well as extremely entertaining.