"Blank Space" fits narrative conventions by the use of a clear storyline - the video tell the story of a idealised romance that begins as a fairytale but quickly deteriorates into jealousy,madness and destruction.
In the video, Taylor Swift plays an exaggerated version of herself, acting as the stereotypical "crazy ex-girlfriend" the media often portrays her as. The use of close-ups of Swift's face are used throughout the video, to capture her performative expressions, from her romantic gazes at the beginning, to her manic anger towards the end. By looking directly into the camera while lip singing, Swift breaks the fourth wall which creates a direct connection with the viewer , this also remind the audience that she's performing a role and the video is meant to be satirical.
High angle shots are used within the video to make Swift appear vulnerable and emotional during the moments of heartbreak, while the low angle shots are used during scenes of revenge to give the character a sense of power and dominance which further emphasises the "crazy ex-girlfriend" stereotype.
The music video is set in a luxurious mansion with a lavish interior, which creates a fantasy-like atmosphere - this fairy-tale setting contrasts sharply with the emotional chaos within the video, highlighting the difference between Taylor's private life and the life we see in the media.
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