music video presentation

1. CODES AND
CONVENTIONS FOR ROCK

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF0HhrwIwp0
SETTING & LIGHTING
Most rock music videos are filmed in studios, cities, or any outdoor areas, to
symbolise that dark genre; most settings are kept simple, because bands tend
to focus on their performance more.
Their videos are mostly low key lighting, as most of their themes are quite dark,
therefore this is symbolising it. There is always a spotlight on the band
members, to emphasise their appearance.

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGdGFtwCNBE
PERFORMANCE BASED
Most rock videos are predominantly performance based, in order
to focus on the main artist. It is very common for rock bands to
include live performances, as they are normally on tour, therefore
showing actual footage from it- this then involves the
audience/fans more- for example the video on the right. It is also
popular to include a narrative, which is cut in between the
performance to give the music video more meaning, as it would
match the lyrics for example the video on the top.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPtUV01R1RE

4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spHnq_ekaN0
COSTUME & PROPS
Most of their costumes are quite dark and
rebellious outfits e.g. leather jackets to
symbolise their bad persona. The props that
are mostly used would be their instruments
e.g. guitars and drums. Their instruments are
used for their performance based clips,
showing their raw passion for music through
the way they play.

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxldtR106Sg
FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
The lead singer always has an expressive face, showing that they are incredibly passionate about their
music. On the other hand, some expressions tend to be minimal, being quite serious at times, as they
do not associate something ‘happy’ with their rebellious- sometimes aggressive, music.

6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMfjROpKCnw
EDITING & CAMERA MOVEMENTS
Most rock music videos are quite fast paced edited, to match the beat of the song. Effects are
normally added over the top of the video to create an old or worn out effect. The black and white
effect is very popular amongst the rock genre, as it symbolises old fashion, and what rock was like
back in the days. There are mostly high angle shots used to establish the setting of the video, along
with constant close-up shots of both members of band and their instruments. Low angle shots are
used to capture the lead singers and allowing them to dominate the screens. Mid shots are also used
to show detailed movements of people in the video e.g. drumming. Also long shots are used to
capture an overall image of the narrative of the video.

7. CODES & CONVENTIONS FOR
ROCK
SUMMARY
• Predominantly performance based
• Mostly low key lighting
• There is always a spotlight on the band members
• Quite fast pace editing, to match the beat of the song
• Dark, rebellious outfits e.g. leather jackets
• Always a dark setting e.g. in the streets or an industrial studio
• The lead singer always has an expressive face- passionate
• Always an energetic performance
• High angle shots are used to establish the setting of the video
• Constant close-up shots of both members of band and their instruments
• Group shots to show the band together
• Low angle shots to capture the lead singers and allowing them to dominate the screens
• Mid shots are used to show detailed movements of people in the video e.g. drumming
• Long shots are used to capture an overall image of the narrative of the video