Research into Music Videos -- Bordwell & Thompson's Theory

Graphic-
shapes, colours, light & dark, movement & status.
graphic match.
graphic continuity (follow)/discontinuity (not follow).
super 8 + DV footage types.

Rhythmic-
duration of shots.
accent, beat & tempo.
build tension.
same duration for each clip.
steady metrical beat.

Spatial-
continuity.
establishing shot.
connective relationship.
spatial co-existance.
cross cutting.

Temporal-
order, duration & frequency.
flashbacks, flash forwards.
elipse.
punctuation - slow dissolve, fade.
empty frames.
cutaway.
frequency, tension & expectation.