2. When?-The first M/V
This music originated
from
Czechoslovakia, the
music video is set in
a box-like room and it
has cardboard
furniture; overall it
has a very creative
Dame si do bytu-
(1958)
3. Why were they created?
A music video is created to interpret the
song with imagery or film that relates to
the song or lyrics. Most are made for
promotional or artistic purposes; they
are to let the fan in the mind of the
artist.
4. When the craze started?
Music videos weren’t as popular back in the
day, they were usually shown on music chart
shows to promote the artist- But music
shows were only started airing in the 70’s
5. Peak of popularity?
In 1981, MTV launched and aired ‘Video Killed the
Radio Star’- from then on it was a common trend
to make M/V’s
6. 2005- The internet?
In 2005 ‘YouTube’ was created and
from then on was the most popular
online digital platform- various artist’s
put their music videos online- so they
would go viral and become
successful!
7. 1930’s
Musicals
The first films
that
incorporated
music.
1940’
s
Promotional cuts
Short Films which
promoted artists
Late 50’s
Increase in TV
The rise in popular
music, and easier
access.
1960’s
The rise of popular bands
The Beatles made it
common to promote a
short film (M/V) before
releasing an album
80’s
The peak of music
videos was in the
80’s, especially with
popular artists like
Michael Jackson
2000+
What more can I
say
