Real Media Texts - Music Video

P!nk - Raise Your Glass

The Narrative: The theme and narrative of the video is about empowering people to be proud of who they are. Its shows various people who may not be considered societies idea of beautiful and shows them overcoming the pressure to change who they are.
Settings: School canteen, Brick wall, Bull fighting ring, Civil partnership wedding, Back alley, Industrial site, Sumo wrestling ring, Milk farm, Skate park, Room of flowers, Bed, School prom, Outside at night, Graduation.
Number of shots: 139
Transitions used: Fade to black.
Representations seen: This video goes against many stereotypes that are shown in the media. The women in the video are powerful and strong. The video also shows support to homosexual rights and animal rights.




Panic! at the Disco - Nine In The Afternoon

The Narrative: The story line follows each band member into their respective dream worlds which are all filled with surreal objects and happenings.
Settings: Old fashioned streets, Bedrooms, Candy-land, Parade, Fake garden.
Number of shots: 191
Transitions used: Wipe away, Fade to black.
Representations seen: The band members are the main roles in the video. The song is very relaxing and soft, this is represented in the video with it being about dreams.


 

Stone Sour - Through Glass

The Narrative: The song is about how your perspective can change how you view someone or something, this is shown in the video by using the cardboard cutouts to trick the viewers perspective.
Settings: Hollywood house.
Number of shots: 108
Transitions used: Fade to black, blur, fade to white.
Representations seen: The video shows a stereotypical representation of Hollywood residents.