The History Of Music Videos

Videos That Have Changed Music Videos

Below are two music videos that I think have changed how other pieces of music are presented in the form of videos.







Both use a variety of camera angles and fast paced editing on the beat of the music. The clothing and make-up suits the genres that these songs are based in. Michael Jackson, in particular, has a very distinct look as he was the one who made the outfit that he wears popular when he was made famous. These music videos only use the sound from the song, they don't have any additional sounds from the narrative or performance part of the video.

The Most Popular Way of Viewing Music Videos

The most popular way of viewing music videos is through YouTube as it is the easiest to use and upload to. Even Vevo believes that YouTube is more popular than their website because Vevo have many YouTube channels, one for each popular band or artist. Before YouTube and Vevo, however, I believe that the way that music videos were watched were through TV, either through the programme; Top of the Pops or through the TV channel; MTV. This just demonstrates how many people consume the media through the internet now rather than through TV.


I believe that, for my music video to be successful, I need to include the following points:
 - A Narrative of some sort
 - Cutting backwards and forwards between the narrative and the band/artist playing the song
 - A unique idea/concept
 - It is easier to do a medium-paced song rather than doing a slow or fast song