Music Video YouTube Safari

- You will watch at least 5 music videos during class today. You may search for them on
YouTube. After watching each video, answer the questions on your own sheet of paper.
You may work with a partner for this activity if you have the capability to share
headphones.
1. Was this video performance based or concept based?
2. What kinds of shots were included in the music video (i.e. CU of singer, WS of band
playing on a roof, etc.) List at least 10 different shots.
3. Were any special effects, filters or transitions used in the video? Describe them.
4. How was this video edited? Were the cuts fast or slow? Did the editor make any
particularly interesting choices regarding the shots he/she chose to use for certain parts of
the song?
5. What are your opinions on the video? Was it interesting? Was it fitting for the song?
6. What kind of video would YOU make for this song?

Music Video YouTube Safari

- You will watch at least 5 music videos during class today. You may search for them on
YouTube. After watching each video, answer the questions on your own sheet of paper.
You may work with a partner for this activity if you have the capability to share
headphones.
1. Was this video performance based or concept based?
2. What kinds of shots were included in the music video (i.e. CU of singer, WS of band
playing on a roof, etc.) List at least 10 different shots.
3. Were any special effects, filters or transitions used in the video? Describe them.
4. How was this video edited? Were the cuts fast or slow? Did the editor make any
particularly interesting choices regarding the shots he/she chose to use for certain parts of
the song?
5. What are your opinions on the video? Was it interesting? Was it fitting for the song?
6. What kind of video would YOU make for this song?