Let’s Get Our Groove On !!!

 My group has not yet decided on a song for our music video. We have, however, devised a list of songs that we could do. We also thought about where we would film them, and what the story for the video would be like. One song picked was Time of  Our Lives by Pitbull and Ne-Yo. This song is very upbeat so we thought about filming it in a car driving down the road with the roof down heading to the beach. The song talks about having a good time so we wanted to show us being worry-free and having fun. 

   

• There is no exact costume to wear for a music video. What we wear will depend on the type of music that is featured. For example, if we were to do Time of Our Lives, we would be in casual attire such as t-shirts and shorts or swimsuits for the beach scene. 
• Props also differ based on the type of music and location where the video is filmed. In this case, we would need a car with an open roof or sunroof, maybe a boombox, and beach supplies such as towels, a cooler, sandcastle supplies, etc. 
• Based on the type of song, people in music videos appear either really cheerful, heartbroken, or sad.
• No matter the type of music, it will also get people moving. Whether it be a small head bop, a foot tap, or a shuffle, music videos always prompt some type of movement from the audience.

1. Conventions and Codes in music videos that show a carefree, positive outlook on life include upbeat music, and tracking shots. When the music is upbeat and lively, you can generally find people dancing along to it. The camera usually follows the movement of the people dancing. 

2. You can also find really good editing in music videos. There is always a nice clean switch from one scene to another. Sometimes the videos will even feature flashbacks and you can see scenes fade in and out.