Additional Research

Cinematography, mise-en-scene and editing:

• black & white 
• low key lighting 
• dark clothing, mainly leather 
• extreme close ups of instruments 
• close ups of band - usually lead singer
• use of shadows and silhouettes 
• images that make use of vertical detail with horizontal writing over the top usually stating the band and their song
• performance based shots 
• aerial shots of the band
• cut aways usually featuring the band 
• slight use of humour but very subtly 
• use of mirrors or reflections 
• effects and graphics to add something to different to the video
• long establishing shots 
• lighting and projectors, shining onto objects 
• serious facial expression 
• hints of colour - either through lighting or miss-en-scene