ms2 introduction task
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MS3 Introduction
TaskKatie Spencer
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Presentation of Narrative• General definition – a spoken or written
account of events• Media definition – the coherence given to a
series of facts, the way a story is related
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Narrative in Music Videos
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Areas of Study for Narrative• Propp’s TheorySinger is hero/protagonist
• Todorov’s TheorySong is the attempt to resolve
• Dress Code• Gesture Code• Setting• Audio Code
• EnigmaResolved by chorus
• Genre, ConventionsTo different music genres: Pop and Rock/Soul
means different conventions – pop (unique, theatrical) rock/soul (natural, dramatised)
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SimilaritiesJessie J – Nobody’s PerfectLove, regretting outburstParty of guestsSinging into camera (i)
Fairytale (haunted castle)Establishing artistFeeling alone in a group
Florence & the Machine – Rabbit HeartLove, controllingParty of guestsSinging into camera (i), communicating with people in video (c)Fairytale (enchanted garden)Establishing artistFeeling alone in a group
TopicSubject MatterBanquet TableIsolation/Collaboration of ProtagonistGenre of NarrativeClose ups of ProtagonistWoman amongst Crowd
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DifferencesTopicIndoor/Outdoor setting
Tone of Instruments
VoiceoverDress Code of Protagonist
Lighting
Change in setting
Genre of Music
Jessie J – Nobody’s PerfectIndoor, dark and contained villainViolins, electronic beats, cymbal, Story tellingBlack hair (straightened unnatural), fur coat, high heels, dramatic/changing make upDark, dramatic, artificial
Corridor, banquet room, white box roomPop (tries hard to impress and be individual, explosions)(similar to Lady Gaga, therefore conventional narrative pop video)
Florence & the Machine – Rabbit HeartOutdoor, freedom heroine
Flutes, harp, heavy drum beat (heart)
NoneRed hair (wavy natural), pale loose dress, bare feet, natural make up
Natural, bleached effect for brightness of sunlightRemains outdoors, in the same ‘garden’
Rock/Soul (in touch with nature, little special effects/stunts)