Codes and conventions of a music video and the music industry

Question 1

What are the codes and conventions of music videos?

Answer 1

-juxtaposition of shots->not linear
-features jump cuts
-relationship between context and lyrics
-most often->narrative but not linear
-synced with performer who is singing or playing an instrument
-cut of the shots match the timing of the beats of the song

Question 2

How does an artist become ‘famous’?

Answer 2

-through marketing and social media

Question 3

What is a record label?

Answer 3

-they help find the artist
-help distribute and market the releases

Question 4

Who makes money and how?

Answer 4

-streams
-how well the album/song does
-merch
-performing/tours

Question 5

Who owns the rights to a song?

Answer 5

-the artist or the record label they are signed to
-the artist and the record label have the same rights

Question 6

How are songs produced and distributed?

Answer 6

-finding a producer and putting the songs on streaming services
-they used to make CDs or Vinyl and sell them to people

Question 7

How are albums/songs promoted?

Answer 7

-through social media and spreading the word

Question 8

How do songs get played on the radio?

Answer 8

-music directors choose the songs based on the current music trends and audience preferences