Types of Music Videos

3 main types of music video:

1. Performance- based videos show only the band/artist performing the song. It’s the cheapest version, large variety of shots 
2. Narrative- based music videos contains mostly footage that shows a story line that runs throughout, or sometimes several storylines running parallel to each other. Related to lyric or film, TV programme. Easier to watch as you’re following a story, elements of performance. Found more in sentimental songs (love songs)
3. Conceptual- videos area based around a single concept or idea. Nothing to do with the artist or lyrics. And idea that is different to everything therefore it stands out from the rest (A random idea that could have special effects in it).

Examples

Performace:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XY3AvVgDns

Narrative:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze_9aHhDwyw

Conceptual:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RA