Music Video Camera Angles

Music videos normal include and switch between: Extreme Close Up (ECU) this is used to clearly show something specific, we would most likely use it to show hands playing an instrument, or on the mouth singing. Close Up (CU) this will be used to show the face as it shows singing, and if used in a narrative it helps set the mood and show emotion. Medium Shot (MS) is used to clearly show the body of the artist, and is useful for showing performance. Long Shot (LS) this allows the audience to see everything, and is useful to break up the Close Ups which may become boring for the audience. Low Angle (LA) these are used to show power and authority, this will be useful in certain parts of our video. High Angle (HA) this is used to show low authority and weakness, this will like Low Angles, be useful to use in certain parts of the video.

Close Up

Extreme Close Up 

High Angle

Low Angle

Long Shot

Medium Shot