The Three Main Music Video Styles

Music videos fall under different rules that they have to abide by. There are seven types of videos that can be produced however the there main ones are listed below:

- Performance

- Conceptual

- narrative

An explanation of each:

A video that is based on Performance includes the featured band or artist performing. There are different locations that should be used as well as outfit changes for the performer. For example; Applause, Pass Out. 

A conceptual video is where the artist or band neither perform or even appear in concept. Nevertheless, they are based an idea or image like Sia or Lady Gaga.

Narrative music videos involve a clear story with a beginning, middle and an end. These types of videos interact with a performance from the band or artist. An example includes Love Story by Taylor Swift.

Other styles are gag/trick, dance, animation, party/club and film clip. These types are used in music videos although they are not the mains types that the artist or band used in the media industry.