Camera
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MCU for most lip-synced shots of 1 person
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MS for shots of other bands
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MS for shots of actual band
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CU and ECU for paper in background, showcasing
the band’s name
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Close-ups of people or backgrounds (other than
face) when no lyrics are being sung
Editing
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Lyrics appearing on screen
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Cuts on beat, mainly when a line ends in the
lyrics
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Use of slow motion during performance
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Lip sync used for almost all lyrics
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Filters, noise etc. added in post-production
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Effects added to simulate films
Mise-en-scene
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Band name featured often in the form of
newspaper clippings
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Many different settings
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Costume: all black for main band members, other
than lead singer, helps him stand out and helps others stand out against the
white background
Colours
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Unsaturated look for the actual band, brighter
tones and colour for others
Conventions
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Section before song begins
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Lyrics appearing on screen
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Features members from other bands
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Signing gestures of known items (i.e using hands
to show a heart)
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Effects showing movement, motion lines etc.
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