The document discusses the forms and conventions of pop music videos and how the author's music video project for a course adhered to and challenged some of those conventions. Specifically: - Pop music videos typically feature close-up shots of band members performing to engage fans. The author's video focused on a single character getting ready to go out rather than a band performance. - Color, costumes, props, and settings are usually vibrant in pop videos to create a feel-good atmosphere. The author incorporated these elements but in a realistic setting rather than constructed scenes. - Narrative footage was prioritized over performance to keep viewers engaged, challenging conventions focused on lip syncing performances. - The single character concept