Media Theory Research
In this post I am going to be looking at how media theories can be applied to music videos, by doing this I will be making my initial decision of what theories should be applied to my music video. Song 1 - Stan by Eminem Narrative Equilibrium - pregnant lady sleeping in her bed Disruption - Crazy fan dying his hair to look like Eminem/ driving very fast into a broken bridge recognition of disruption - Eminem gets the letters that Stan wrote him realises that he needs help Attempt to repair - Eminem replies to Stan's letter New Equilibrium - Stan dies because Eminem didn't write back to him in time and the cycle continues with Stan's little brother. Use of low key lighting and dark almost sinister atmosphere signifies that Stan has devoted his whole life to Eminem and does not care about anyone or anything else. The creepy basement adds to the intense feels Stan has towards Eminem. The relationship between Stan and his girlfriend is almost abusive as Stan was extremely m...