Indie pop music videos typically feature low-budget, realistic locations like parks, cities, and forests to give an authentic feel. The performances focus on the artist's passion for music rather than fame or money. Narratives are often used to accompany the songs and help audiences understand their meanings through images and sequences that illustrate and amplify the lyrics. Costumes, settings, and props are usually simple and reflect the artist's personality, commonly including instruments like guitars. Close-ups are heavily used to emphasize emotions while long shots provide context of the setting and any narrative.