Research: Features Of A Music Video



The genre in which I have chosen to select was Pop. The reason why I chose pop is because it appeals to me the most out of the other 6 genres. The common features in which I have found within the 3 music videos, Selena Gomez- Kill Em with kindness, Geko-Y ft Afro B ‘Y’ and Bloom Twins- Amnesia. Each of these music videos are different in their own ways however share some same quality’s.

In ‘Kill Em with kindness’ and ‘amnesia’ both use colour change in the editing process to black and white. This could symbolise the meaning within the lyrics. Unlike ‘Y’ which is neutral colours. Through each of the 3 music videos the use of camera movement on parts within uses a tracking motion to get a steady shot.


‘Kill Em with kindness’ and ‘amnesia’ are very similar compared to ‘Y’. they each have montage editing unlike ‘Y’ with tells the story through the music videos with different shots. On the other hand, each of the 3 have very different locations. ‘Kill Em with kindness’ is shot in a house with studio background, ‘Y’ is shot out in an urban location top and ‘Amenis’ is all studio shots nothing else. The location is very important when coming to these music videos and the location makes a huge effect on the message of the song which is trying to be shown.