A list of conventions for music videos, and a list of generic conventions for the genre you are working in.

Conventions for all music videos:

• Fast Cuts
• Narrative
• Band Performance
• Focus on the lead singer
• Lip syncing to lyrics
• Sexualized Males or Females
• Stereotypes

Generic conventions for rock music videos:

• Musical Intruments
• Rock style clothing
• Shaky/ fast moving camera work
• Slow motion segments
• Themes (Eg Anarchy)
• Focus on performance
• Props (Eg Amplifiers)
• An audience