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Dave Meyers is an American music video director born in 1972 in Berkeley, California. He has directed hundreds of music videos and commercials over the past 15 years, establishing himself as one of the industry's most prolific directors. Chris Cunningham is a British video artist born in 1970 who is primarily known for directing avant-garde music videos for electronic artists such as Aphex Twin and Autechre, particularly the videos for Aphex Twin's songs "Come to Daddy" and "Windowlicker."
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Marketing and promotion of music has evolved significantly since the 1960s due to advances in technology. In the 1960s, television allowed artists to promote their music through performances on TV. In the 1970s, portable recording equipment enabled higher production value music videos. In the 1980s and 90s, MTV helped promote artists and music videos became commercial products themselves through sales of videos and DVDs. By the 2000s, digital technologies and platforms like YouTube made music videos more accessible and important as a form of artistic expression and promotion, with the overall purpose continuing to be selling music and related products.
The history of music videos
Music videos originated in the early 1920s as short films called "illustrated songs" to accompany music. The earliest known music video was filmed in 1895 at Thomas Edison's studio. While early music videos simply entertained, they are now used primarily as marketing to promote songs and albums. Modern music videos benefit from advanced technology and special effects and are a major promotional tool for artists on websites like YouTube.
Music video history
Music videos began in the 1920s but became more widely used starting in the 1950s and 1960s as a way to promote music recordings on television and in movie theaters. In the 1980s, the launch of MTV made music videos hugely popular and influential, allowing artists like Michael Jackson to create short films for their songs. Today, music videos are commonly used to promote songs on digital platforms like YouTube and help launch the careers of new artists.
History of music videos
The document traces the evolution of music videos from early examples in the 1920s-1930s that were shown in theaters due to the lack of television, to Tony Bennett's 1956 video which is considered the first to air on television. It then discusses pivotal moments like the Beatles' involvement in "A Hard Day's Night" in 1964 and their innovative video for "Penny Lane" in 1967. Subsequent entries highlight the development of performance and narrative elements in the 1970s, experimental videos in the early 1970s, and the launch of MTV in 1981 which helped promote and market music videos globally. More recent videos discussed incorporate different visual styles and animation.
History of Music Videos
A media presentation taking you through the history of music videos from the earliest until music video until music videos as we know them.
History of music videos
Music videos originated in the 1920s as short films promoting songs, though they developed and changed significantly over time. In the 1950s and 60s, films like A Hard Day's Night helped establish conventions for music videos. The modern music video era began in the late 1970s and 1980s with the advent of new video technologies and the launch of MTV in 1981. Today, music videos are a major promotional format and cultural phenomenon, sometimes appreciated as visual art separate from the music. However, critics argue the corporate music industry over-focuses on visual appeal and sex in videos at the expense of musical quality.
Conventions of a music video
Andrew Goodwin identified several conventions of music videos in his 1992 book "Dancing in the Distraction Factory" including that they demonstrate genre characteristics through techniques like stage performances for rock bands and dance routines for boy bands. Music videos also establish relationships between the music, lyrics, and visuals to both illustrate and potentially amplify or contradict the song. Additionally, record labels require close-ups of artists and artists may develop signature visual styles across their work, which also commonly make references to films, TV, and popular culture.
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Nigel Dick is an English music video and film director born in 1953. He directed his first music video in 1983 and his career took off after directing the Band Aid charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas" in 1984. Dick has since directed over 500 music videos for iconic artists like Guns N' Roses, Oasis, Nickelback, and Britney Spears. He is considered one of the best music video directors in the world due to his successful work with many top artists over his long career.
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Marketing and promotion of music has evolved significantly since the 1960s due to advances in technology. In the 1960s, television allowed artists to promote their music through performances on TV. In the 1970s, portable recording equipment enabled higher production value music videos. In the 1980s and 90s, MTV helped promote artists and music videos became commercial products themselves through sales of videos and DVDs. By the 2000s, digital technologies and platforms like YouTube made music videos more accessible and important as a form of artistic expression and promotion, with the overall purpose continuing to be selling music and related products.
The history of music videos
Music videos originated in the early 1920s as short films called "illustrated songs" to accompany music. The earliest known music video was filmed in 1895 at Thomas Edison's studio. While early music videos simply entertained, they are now used primarily as marketing to promote songs and albums. Modern music videos benefit from advanced technology and special effects and are a major promotional tool for artists on websites like YouTube.
Music video history
Music videos began in the 1920s but became more widely used starting in the 1950s and 1960s as a way to promote music recordings on television and in movie theaters. In the 1980s, the launch of MTV made music videos hugely popular and influential, allowing artists like Michael Jackson to create short films for their songs. Today, music videos are commonly used to promote songs on digital platforms like YouTube and help launch the careers of new artists.
History of music videos
The document traces the evolution of music videos from early examples in the 1920s-1930s that were shown in theaters due to the lack of television, to Tony Bennett's 1956 video which is considered the first to air on television. It then discusses pivotal moments like the Beatles' involvement in "A Hard Day's Night" in 1964 and their innovative video for "Penny Lane" in 1967. Subsequent entries highlight the development of performance and narrative elements in the 1970s, experimental videos in the early 1970s, and the launch of MTV in 1981 which helped promote and market music videos globally. More recent videos discussed incorporate different visual styles and animation.
History of Music Videos
A media presentation taking you through the history of music videos from the earliest until music video until music videos as we know them.
History of music videos
Music videos originated in the 1920s as short films promoting songs, though they developed and changed significantly over time. In the 1950s and 60s, films like A Hard Day's Night helped establish conventions for music videos. The modern music video era began in the late 1970s and 1980s with the advent of new video technologies and the launch of MTV in 1981. Today, music videos are a major promotional format and cultural phenomenon, sometimes appreciated as visual art separate from the music. However, critics argue the corporate music industry over-focuses on visual appeal and sex in videos at the expense of musical quality.
Conventions of a music video
Andrew Goodwin identified several conventions of music videos in his 1992 book "Dancing in the Distraction Factory" including that they demonstrate genre characteristics through techniques like stage performances for rock bands and dance routines for boy bands. Music videos also establish relationships between the music, lyrics, and visuals to both illustrate and potentially amplify or contradict the song. Additionally, record labels require close-ups of artists and artists may develop signature visual styles across their work, which also commonly make references to films, TV, and popular culture.
Music Video Director
Nigel Dick is an English music video and film director born in 1953. He directed his first music video in 1983 and his career took off after directing the Band Aid charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas" in 1984. Dick has since directed over 500 music videos for iconic artists like Guns N' Roses, Oasis, Nickelback, and Britney Spears. He is considered one of the best music video directors in the world due to his successful work with many top artists over his long career.
History of music videos
Music videos originated in the 1950s but became more popular in the 1980s with the rise of MTV. Early music videos were short promotional films to market songs and artists. In the 1980s, Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video helped establish the music video as a medium to tell longer visual stories that helped promote songs. Nowadays, major artists like Taylor Swift spend significant money on high production music videos that are also used to generate buzz on social media before their official release.
History of music videos
Tony Bennett created the first music video in the 1950s by filming himself walking in a park to promote his song "Stranger in Paradise". In 1975, Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" was one of the first videos made for promotional purposes. MTV launched in 1981 and played a pivotal role in music marketing by airing music videos 24/7, which led directors to experiment more with music video styles and production. Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in 1983 was a groundbreaking 14-minute video that set new standards in the genre. YouTube launched in 2005 and further changed the industry by allowing artists to self-publish videos that now average over a million views each.
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Music videos first emerged in the 1950s when Tony Bennett was filmed walking along a park path to promote his song. In 1975, Queen created one of the first promotional music videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody". MTV launched in 1981 and played a pivotal role in marketing music by airing music videos 24/7, encouraging directors to develop more creative styles and Michael Jackson's groundbreaking "Thiller" video. YouTube launched in 2005 and further changed the industry by giving artists a platform to self-publish their videos and gain millions of online views.
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Music videos were invented in the 1980s to visually represent songs and help promote artists. Early music videos were simple filmed inserts but grew more sophisticated over time as directors incorporated different styles and techniques. Technological advances now allow higher quality videos to be viewed more easily on various devices. Additionally, there are more television channels dedicated to airing music videos and influential videos like Justin Bieber's "Baby" have broken viewing records on YouTube.
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Music videos began as short films that accompanied songs in the 1920s-1950s to provide a visual element. They became more common in the 1960s with films like A Hard Day's Night and helped promote singles on shows like Top of the Pops in the UK. The first music video aired on MTV in 1981, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles, which helped popularize the format. Today, music videos are a major promotional tool for songs but are sometimes watched without sound for their visual qualities alone, focusing more on artists' appearances over musical talent.
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The document traces the history of music videos from the 1960s to present day. It notes that in the 1960s, bands like The Beatles used promotional films and scenes from feature films to promote their music. In the 1980s, MTV launched and became dedicated to playing music videos, changing the music industry's focus to include video production. YouTube launched in 2007, making music videos freely available on demand and allowing consumers to produce their own videos. Today, music videos have advanced with technology and can be highly produced or user-generated interactions between artists and fans online.
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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.
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The history of music videos began in the late 19th century with the use of still images in live performances to promote songs. In the 1940s and 1950s, "soundies" and films like "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" helped establish the music video genre. The 1960s saw the rise of promotional clips by artists like The Beatles and Bob Dylan. In 1981, MTV launched with "Video Killed the Radio Star" as its first video, popularizing the format. Modern platforms like YouTube from 2005 onward have allowed music videos to gain huge viewership numbers and become a primary method of song promotion.
History of music videos
Music videos began as short films promoting songs in the 1920s. They grew more popular in the 1950s-60s with artists like The Beatles filming musical segments. The genre expanded in the 1970s with the advent of video recording. In 1981, MTV launched and began exclusively playing music videos, driving the popularity and commercialization of the format. Modern music videos now approach the popularity of the songs themselves through digital distribution.
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The creation of the gramophone in 1900 enabled recorded music and helped launch a new era. In the 1960s, bands were carefully manufactured with prescribed personalities and styles. Music videos initially showed bands simply performing but grew more artistic. David Bowie's 1972 videos helped establish music videos as a narrative art form. Michael Jackson's groundbreaking "Thriller" video in 1983 was influential. The 1981 launch of MTV was pivotal in promoting the music video as an art form and YouTube now allows global access to music videos.
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Music videos began as short films that accompanied and promoted music recordings in the 1920s. Early examples included Bessie Smith's 1929 film Saint Louis Blues and Walt Disney's 1940 animated film Fantasia, which was based on classical music scores. In the 1960s, the Beatles film A Hard Day's Night influenced modern music video conventions. The development of portable video cameras and editing technology in the 1970s-1980s lowered production costs and allowed more artists to create promotional videos. MTV's 1981 launch popularized the format and increased music video's role in music marketing. Today, artists release elaborate story-driven video "sagas" to promote their music online.
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Tony Bennett created the first music video in the 1950s by filming himself walking in a park to promote his song "Stranger in Paradise". In 1975, Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" was one of the first videos made for promotional purposes. MTV launched in 1981 and played a pivotal role in music marketing by airing music videos 24/7, which led directors to experiment more with music video styles and production. Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in 1983 was a groundbreaking 14-minute video that set new standards in the genre. YouTube launched in 2005 and further changed the industry by allowing artists to self-publish videos that now average over a million views each.
History of music videos
Music videos first emerged in the 1950s when Tony Bennett was filmed walking along a park path to promote his song. In 1975, Queen created one of the first promotional music videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody". MTV launched in 1981 and played a pivotal role in marketing music by airing music videos 24/7, encouraging directors to develop more creative styles and Michael Jackson's groundbreaking "Thiller" video. YouTube launched in 2005 and further changed the industry by giving artists a platform to self-publish their videos and gain millions of online views.
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Music videos are short films that relate imagery to a song, originally used for artistic and promotional purposes. Modern music videos are a form of advertising used to market and sell music. They utilize various styles including animation, live action, documentaries, and abstract approaches. The first music videos were animated shorts from the 1930s that featured musicians performing their songs. In the 1960s and 70s, bands like The Beatles began creating promotional videos to advertise their music without touring. The launch of MTV in 1981 mainstreamized the music video as a central part of music marketing and promotion.
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Music videos were invented in the 1980s to visually represent songs and help promote artists. Early music videos were simple filmed inserts but grew more sophisticated over time as directors incorporated different styles and techniques. Technological advances now allow higher quality videos to be viewed more easily on various devices. Additionally, there are more television channels dedicated to airing music videos and influential videos like Justin Bieber's "Baby" have broken viewing records on YouTube.
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Music videos began as short films that accompanied songs in the 1920s-1950s to provide a visual element. They became more common in the 1960s with films like A Hard Day's Night and helped promote singles on shows like Top of the Pops in the UK. The first music video aired on MTV in 1981, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles, which helped popularize the format. Today, music videos are a major promotional tool for songs but are sometimes watched without sound for their visual qualities alone, focusing more on artists' appearances over musical talent.
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The document traces the history of music videos from the 1960s to present day. It notes that in the 1960s, bands like The Beatles used promotional films and scenes from feature films to promote their music. In the 1980s, MTV launched and became dedicated to playing music videos, changing the music industry's focus to include video production. YouTube launched in 2007, making music videos freely available on demand and allowing consumers to produce their own videos. Today, music videos have advanced with technology and can be highly produced or user-generated interactions between artists and fans online.
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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.
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3. Nicholas Abercrombie believed that television producers exploit genre conventions in music videos to make economic sense and turn a profit.
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Music videos originated from illustrated songs in the late 19th century that synchronized images to live music performances. In the 1920s-1930s, animated cartoons and musical films incorporated popular songs of the time. The Beatles' films in the 1960s helped establish music videos as a way to promote music without the artist being present. The launch of MTV in 1981 focused exclusively on music videos and helped popularize the format.
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The document discusses the history and evolution of music videos from their origins in the 1920s to promote artists and songs to modern highly produced videos. It notes some of the first music videos created in the late 19th century and highlights influential videos by Michael Jackson and Beyoncé that achieved widespread popularity due to their unique visuals and dance choreography. The document also outlines some common cinematography and editing techniques used in successful modern music videos.
The cd
The CD was originally developed for sound recordings but was later adapted for data storage. CDs gained popularity in the 1980s but truly took off globally in the 1990s as players became more affordable and mix tapes could be burned. However, after 2006, as music became more accessible online for free or through MP3 players like the iPod, the need for CDs dwindled except for playing music in cars. Now artists make most of their money from live performances and having their music placed in films or TV, while earning a fraction of a cent per song downloaded or streamed.
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Music videos first emerged in the 1940s with the invention of the Soundie, a jukebox that played short video clips. In the 1970s, more artists produced promotional videos to accompany their songs, like Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." The launch of MTV in 1981 vastly increased the popularity and production of music videos. Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video from 1983 was hugely successful and sold over 9 million copies. Today, music videos are commonly found on YouTube and are used to promote artists and their songs.
History of the music industry
This document provides a history of the music industry from 1800 to 2014. It discusses the evolution from sheet music sales in the 1800s to the development of recording technologies like the phonograph, microphone, and flat record player. Major events and innovations are highlighted for each decade, including the rise of rock music in the 1950s, the introduction of MTV in the 1980s, and the growth of digital music technologies like the CD, MP3, iTunes, and social media influences in the 2000s. The document also briefly outlines the typical process for making a music video and their main purposes.
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The history of music videos began in the late 19th century with the use of still images in live performances to promote songs. In the 1940s and 1950s, "soundies" and films like "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" helped establish the music video genre. The 1960s saw the rise of promotional clips by artists like The Beatles and Bob Dylan. In 1981, MTV launched with "Video Killed the Radio Star" as its first video, popularizing the format. Modern platforms like YouTube from 2005 onward have allowed music videos to gain huge viewership numbers and become a primary method of song promotion.
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Music videos began as short films promoting songs in the 1920s. They grew more popular in the 1950s-60s with artists like The Beatles filming musical segments. The genre expanded in the 1970s with the advent of video recording. In 1981, MTV launched and began exclusively playing music videos, driving the popularity and commercialization of the format. Modern music videos now approach the popularity of the songs themselves through digital distribution.
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Music videos originated as promotional devices for music recordings in the 1970s. The UK show "Top of the Pops" helped promote singles and increased competition between artists. In 1981, MTV launched in the US playing music videos 24/7, making the music video a central part of music marketing. With the rise of YouTube in 2005, some artists found success through videos viewed online, and platforms like MTV, iTunes, and Vevo now provide online streaming and downloads of music videos.
Brief history of music videos
The creation of the gramophone in 1900 enabled recorded music and helped launch a new era. In the 1960s, bands were carefully manufactured with prescribed personalities and styles. Music videos initially showed bands simply performing but grew more artistic. David Bowie's 1972 videos helped establish music videos as a narrative art form. Michael Jackson's groundbreaking "Thriller" video in 1983 was influential. The 1981 launch of MTV was pivotal in promoting the music video as an art form and YouTube now allows global access to music videos.
The History Of Music Videos
Music videos began as short films that accompanied and promoted music recordings in the 1920s. Early examples included Bessie Smith's 1929 film Saint Louis Blues and Walt Disney's 1940 animated film Fantasia, which was based on classical music scores. In the 1960s, the Beatles film A Hard Day's Night influenced modern music video conventions. The development of portable video cameras and editing technology in the 1970s-1980s lowered production costs and allowed more artists to create promotional videos. MTV's 1981 launch popularized the format and increased music video's role in music marketing. Today, artists release elaborate story-driven video "sagas" to promote their music online.
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The history of music videos began in 1894 with synchronized slides to promote sheet music. In the 1920s, early musical short films were produced. Cartoons in the 1920s-1930s featured popular songs. Television allowed new artists exposure in the 1950s. The Beatles pioneered music videos in films in the 1960s. Promotional clips developed in the late 1960s. MTV launched in 1981 and greatly popularized music videos through the 1980s. New technologies like YouTube democratized music video distribution from the 2000s onward.
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The history of music videos began in the 1920s with films that projected images to accompany songs. In the 1960s, the Beatles film A Hard Day's Night influenced the structure of modern music videos. In 1975, Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" video was considered the first actual music video. MTV's launch in 1981 began an era of around-the-clock music videos on television. Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video, which cost $500,000, set new standards for production and helped get black artists' videos aired on MTV. The rise of YouTube in 2005 allowed easier viewing of music videos and some artists found success through videos spreading online.
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This document discusses the key stages of music video production - pre-production, production, and post-production. It also outlines different music video styles such as homage, animation, narrative, and parody. Several famous music video directors are mentioned, such as Spike Jonze and Mark Romanek. Finally, it provides details on music video budgets, which can range from $20,000 to over $500,000, and highlights two extremely high and low budget iconic music videos from the past.
History of music videos
Music videos began as promotional tools to sell sheet music in the late 1800s. Early examples projected still images to music or filmed artists singing without editing. Over time, videos evolved to include editing, color film, and higher production quality. In the 1970s and 80s, MTV popularized music videos as an art form and promotional method, exposing artists globally. Today, videos remain important for promotion and are widely shared online.
Most iconic music videos
This document lists and summarizes 10 iconic music videos. It discusses The Prodigy's "Smack My Bitch Up" video from 1998, which featured shocking images of sex, drugs and violence filmed from a first-person perspective. It also mentions Sigur Ros's 1999 video "Vidrar Vel Til Loftarasa" featuring two boys kissing, and Beastie Boys' 1994 video for "Sabotage" which paid homage to 1970s police shows. The top video was determined to be Johnny Cash's 2002 video for "Hurt," directed by Mark Romanek, which featured poignant shots of Cash that took on new meaning after his death seven months later.
History of music videos
Music videos originated in the early 20th century and became an important medium in the 1980s with the launch of MTV, which based its format around music videos. Before MTV, music videos were shown on television shows and used primarily to promote songs and artists. In the 1990s, music videos reached their peak cultural significance due to high production value videos from major artists. Today, music videos are most commonly viewed on websites like YouTube, where views number in the billions each month.
History of music videos
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Music video directors
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