Pop-Rock Genre

Conventions of the Pop-Rock genre

Camera work for the pop-rock genre

Face is in the frame well, no gaps. Focus is on the main figure with the person in the background being blurred out.

This is an example of a high angle shot during the video. Making you look the more significant figure in the shot.

Example of a close up showing the distinct features of the singer. Shows facial expressions and feelings.

Mise en Scene for the pop-rock genre

Prop – rock genre tends to feature lots of instruments, most obvious one being a guitar providing the main music.

Location – Seems to be a back garden of someone’s house. The whole music video is mainly based in different areas of the house but also features a car setting.

Lighting – every shot seems well lit and there are no dark spots or shadows when there shouldn’t be.

Editing for the pop-rock genre

• The overall editing of this music video is straight cuts with a medium pace. All of the cuts are in time with the music and no part of the music video seems out of place.

• There is no irrelevant fading shots or trying to be too clever, this genre generally focuses on keeping it plain and simple, and they are just trying to deliver a simple narrative.