Pop conventions

Technical terms checklist:

  • Performance clips and band shots
  • Fast-pace of editing 
  • Mainly straight cuts
  • Bright lighting
  • High angle/low angle - shows the band is superior/inferior
  • Bright colours against black and white background
  • Panning
  • Editing to reflect pace of music
  • Special lighting effects
  • High lighting
  • Equal division of shots upon band members
  • Whole band shots
  • No real sound effects
  • Dubbed sound
  • Zooming out
  • Shadows
  • Mise-en-scène reflects atmosphere
  • Animation
  • Close-ups - highlights the importance of the band in the video

How far do you agree that two videos you have studied are conventional for the genre?

From viewing little mix's music video 'black magic', it is evident to see many pop conventions. An example of this is the equal division of shots upon band members. This highlights the equality within the band and how there is not one main singer. This will reflect the strong bonds between the band which will portray a positive representation of them to the viewers.

In the vamps video 'Somebody To You' there are a lot of pop conventions conveyed. For example, the performance clips and band shots show the style of music they are trying to represent and this is pop. This is shown when they are on stage in the middle of the beach. The high angle shots and low angle shots within this part of the video show the bands importance but at the same time makes the audience feel superior at times to engage them more in the video.




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  1. JCoSS Media Dept20 February 2018 at 05:58

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  2. JCoSS Media Dept21 February 2018 at 00:51

    Are there any images you could use to show these conventions? That will help with your revision.

    Also, you haven't properly answered the question. You have been asked to discuss two music videos, however there is only one briefly mentioned in your answer.

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  3. JCoSS Media Dept28 February 2018 at 01:27

    Well done for completing this task - please respond to my comments!

    You have explained both music videos and discussed the effect of the conventions which shows your understanding. This is a strong answer, well done.

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