Genre

Below I have researched into the different genres of music, their features and accompanying generic conventions

 

Classical

• smooth camera work, generally slow editing

• rarely features a narrative unless matching a play or opera

• possible black and white filters

• performer dressed smartly

 

Pop

• fasionable and recent outfits worn by artists

• narrative as well as performance based videos, focusing on lyrics or theme of song

• fast paced editing

• high key upbeat lighting matches the happy mood

 

Rock

• Camera techniques include long shots, fast paced editing and very handheld camerawork

• Huge performance element with focus on instruments

• music is rebellious and stands against society

• possibly demoinc or fire themes

 

Dance

• unnaturually high key lighting, witha wide range of colors

• face paced camerawork to match fast song

• upbeat narrative following a charecter through a trial or party

• dancers and performers or party/rave goers

 

R&B and Rap

• storyline focusing around 

• themed around parties or clubbing, includes feelings of attractions and linked to the rave scene

• rarely feature a narrative and instead focus on the dancing/party

• dancers and performers or party/rave goers

 

Electronic

• Strong use of lighting effects and flashes often actually within the scene, not post production

• themed around parties or clubbing, includes feelings of attractions and linked to the rave scene

• rarely feature a narrative and instead focus on the dancing/party

• dancers and performers or party/rave goers

 

Indie Rock

• Color corrections and cool-color overlays are used to emphasise the mood of the song

• Videos have a strong narrative elements, many of the times is not linked to the song itself

• cinematic effects used to create a strong cinematic feeling

• dancers and performers or party/rave goers