time – how the progression of time works in the narrative (linear, nonlinear). Beginning, middle, end etc

space – the type of location wherein the music video is in. This usually changes. It is common for music videos to incorporate shots from a different area in space and possibly time

theme – music videos run from a solid theme which normally affects the mood of the video.

linear – the progression of time that follows a strict beginning-middle-end structure. For example, if you have a linear music video, the music video will go beginning-middle-end

sequential – the progression of a story that follows a ‘one after the other’ event sequence

story – the lowdown of what the music video is about

plot – how the story is organised

music video plot

Song idea

How does this follow Todorov’s narrative structure?

Beginning Equilibrium

Disruption

• character throws rocks?

New equilibrium

Music video film settings

• town
• beach?

binary oppositions

• low contast setting vs colour

music video theme

• isolation (from society)

kernels & staellites

• kernels – important mv features
• satellites – minor mv features