Camera Movements in Korean Music Videos

Abstract

This thesis aims to examine the camera movements in the five most viewed Korean music videos on YouTube before the year 2024. Despite the high popularity of these videos, there is limited research on the effects of camera movements in them. This study fills this research gap by analyzing the camera movements and their impacts on these videos. I conducted research on Korean music videos, with a primary focus on cataloging the camera techniques and analyzing their psychological effects. The study categorizes different movements and their speed variations, and the differences between individual videos and compares the videos. The study revealed the occurrence of the movements and the movement combinations in Korean music videos, and how certain sociological issues in South Korea are reflected in the use of camera movements by portraying the performers in different ways. This thesis aims to shed light on the use of camera movements in Korean music videos. The study serves as a resource for researchers who wish to expand their understanding of the correlation between camera movements and their impact on cross-cultural music video productions. This study provides a foundation for future research and offers a guide to creating specific atmospheres in videos.