Different types of music videos

1.Performance
Features an artist or a band performing the song. Examples of this style of video is Coldplay’s ‘Speed of Sound’, and Green Day’s ‘Boulavard of Broken Dreams’. Below is an example of a Performance Video.


2.Story
Features a narrative story with a beginning, middle and end. Examples of this style of video is Mary J Blige’s ‘Runaway Love’, and Daughtry’s “It’s not over”.



3.GAG Video
Relies on visual tricks, visually altering something or someone. Impossible and normally in an fantasy location. Examples of this style of video include Missy Elliot’s ‘Sock it to me’. Below is an example of a GAG video.



4.Dance
Involves choreography. Examples of this style of video includes Gwen Stefani’s ‘Hollaback Girl’ and Beyonce’s ‘Single Ladies’.



5.Party or Club
Features scene taking place in a dance club or at a party. Examples of this style of video includes Nelly’s ‘Hot in Here’ and 50 Cents ‘In Da Club’.



6.Animated
Features animated images. Artists may or may not be depicted. Examples of this include The Gorlliaz ‘Feel Good Inc’ and Gnarls Barkley’s ‘Crazy’.



7.Film Clip
Songs featured on a movie soundtrack, including scenes from the movie in the video. Examples of this style of video included Flo Rida ‘Club Can’t Handle Me’ and Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’.