Codes and Conventions of an Indie Music Video - Camera Shots and Angles

Extreme close-ups are frequently used in indie music videos to introduce the artist or characters in the video to the audience. This may be done to highlight the lyrics or any emotions that they are trying to convey. Full-length shots are also regularly used to show the setting of the video that will help us further understand the video, as well as giving the audience a good look at the artist. This is important as many artists are seen as heavily revolving around their image, meaning that they need to be seen fully in their videos. Crane shots are used a lot in live performance videos so the audience can view the artist through many different angles, whilst also allowing the artist to be focused throughout. This is effective in indie music videos as it has a continuous view on the artist, and rarely leaves them. Tilts/pans may be used to establish the setting and get the most out of the location the video is based in. This may help articulate the video to the audience.