Task One- History Of Music Videos

The History Of Music Videos timeline.

The History Of Music Videos, a timeline made with Timetoast's free interactive timeline making software.

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Learning Comment-

This task has established an understanding of the development of music videos throughout the years. In the early years, music videos were known as 'talkies' or 'sounds', adding visuals to songs in a narrative fashion. This period extended from 1930s to 1950s, before full albums were made into an almost musicals, going through the album song by song. The past has shaped the importance of the videos today. For example, ever since bands like The Beatles first used the technique, it has become a crucial part of promoting music. Nowadays, it is a rarity for a single not to have a music video placed on the platform YouTube which has millions of users. This helps the industry spread the knowledge of music, also offering another form of consumption as some may be more engaged via a video. The significance of the music video is clear, with huge budgets being invested in a 3-5 minute clip such as Michael Jacksons 'Scream'. It has increased since the 1980s as music video channels like MTV air music videos all day long. I have further noticed that the quality and success of a song can depend on the video, with gangnam style reaching huge heights despite being a foreign language song. The multi purpose of a music video cannot be underestimated, as a form of promotion but expression also as the development in technology has lifted restrictions of what a music video can contain. When I make my video, I will take what I have learnt into account to make a modern and up to date styled video.