The music video for Taylor Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble" uses various film techniques to connect the storyline to the lyrics and engage the audience. It establishes flashbacks through changes in color, lighting, and camera work to contrast the protagonist's past happiness with her current loneliness. There is a narrative that links the scenes and acts out the emotions described in the song, keeping viewers invested in the story. Mise-en-scene, depth of field, and lip syncing are employed to focus on the actor's expressions and situation.