This document analyzes 7 shots from an indie music video and how they follow conventions of the genre. Shot 1 introduces the lonely artist filmed in a city location on a low budget. Shot 2 is a close-up showing the artist's emotions. Shot 3 shows the artist in an abandoned warehouse living in poverty, relating to the song lyrics. Shot 4 features the artist singing, a common music video convention. Shot 5 uses plain clothing and lighting to illustrate the dark lyrics. Shot 6 emphasizes the artist's isolation in a wide landscape shot. Shot 7 connects the closing lyrics to the artist's changed expression, suggesting change can be positive. Overall, the shots use techniques like location, lighting and cinematography typical of indie music videos to