Music video – literal

understanding

Online dictionary definition

A music video is a filmed/videotaped rendition of a

recorded song, often portraying musicians performing the

song or including visual images interpreting the lyrics, can

also feature lip syncing and special effects throughout.

Wikipedia definition

A music video is a short film integrating a song or imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are

primarily made and used as a marketing device to promote the sale of music recordings. Although the origins of music videos date back much further, they came into prominence in the 1980’s when MTV based their format around the medium. Music videos use a wide

range of styles of film making techniques including animation, live action filming, documentaries and non-narrative approaches such as

abstract film. Some music videos blend different styles, such as animation and live action. Many music videos interpret images and

scenes from the song lyrics, while other take a more thematic approach. Other music videos may be without a set concept, being

merely a filmed version of the song live performance.

Own interpretationA music video is a video to coincide with the song produced, it

can feature narrative, lip syncing, special effects, live performance and more. It is made to further promote the artists album, which often has three hit singles that have music videos made for them. Music videos can vary depending on the genre, some may feature live performance and choreography, some

may feature narrative or some may solely feature live performance or a mix. Some music videos even feature purely

animation or with appliances with the artists.

A music video is made to solely promote the artist and their album, either featuring actors, the artist(s) themselves, through

narrative, animation, choreography and live performance.