This document summarizes several theories about music video conventions: 1. Andrew Goodwin proposed seven common elements of music videos, including demonstrating genre characteristics, relating lyrics and visuals, and relating music and visuals. 2. David Buckingham argued that genres are constantly changing and shouldn't be predetermined, as any factor could be genre relevant depending on interpretation. 3. Nicholas Abercrombie believed that television producers exploit genre conventions in music videos to make economic sense and turn a profit.