This document discusses music videos nominated for their editing and cinematography at the 2012 MTV VMAs. Five music videos were nominated for their editing: songs by Kanye West, Jay-Z, Gotye, and A$AP Rocky. Beyonce's "Countdown" won best editing. Five videos were also nominated for their cinematography, including songs by Drake, Lana Del Ray, Coldplay, and Adele. M.I.A.'s "Bad Girls" won best cinematography.