2.  In pop music videos close up shots are often used to show
emotion, attitude and expression in the face. These are often
used in pop music videos that have a narrative. They are also
used to show the artists singing the lyrics.
 Long shots are often used to focus on the whole person, so the
audience are able to see the whole person, but at the same time
the background is in view.
 Medium Shots are often used where you see the artist from the
waist up, this is to get more of a focus on the artist which you
can also see any from of action they are engaging in.
 Low angle and high angle shots are used in pop music videos to
show either power and dominance or to show someone who is
powerless and little. High angles shots are often used in pop
music videos where women are seen powerful and in charge.

3.  In a lot pop music videos, artificial lighting is used to enhance
the appearance of the artist(s) to make them look ‘ageless’ or
‘younger’.
 The colour of pop music videos are often very colourful,
representing the mood and attitude of the song, it can often
represent a fiery and sexy atmosphere or a lively and fun
atmosphere.
 Costumes are essential in any music video as they represent the
artist, and can reveal their type of personality and the type of
music they produce just through their fashion. Different
costumes are used throughout the music video to suit specific
scenes. The costumes in pop music videos are often ‘in fashion’
and quite sexy and revealing.
 Props are always used in music video’s , they are essential in
making a video especially in a narrative music video.
 The sound is usually the music and vocals in music video’s such
as the pop genre.

4.  Many different editing techniques are used to put together a
music video. Often in a pop music video, reaction shots are
used when there is a narrative as it shows the relationship
between two people.
 There are a range of editing techniques used in music videos
such as cross cutting, fast cutting, jump cut, slow cutting, cut
away and many more