The student created a music video for the song "Pieces" by Stone Sour, which did not previously have a music video. To make the video seem realistic, the student analyzed Stone Sour's music videos, particularly "Hesitate", borrowing compositional frames and the depiction of dismissing a memory. However, to avoid being too conventional, the student also drew from Parkway Drive's unconventional surfing-themed "Karma" video. This inspired filming outdoors in a upbeat tone rather than the typical dark, indoor genre conventions. By both conforming to and challenging real music video conventions, the student aimed to create a unique video that still felt authentic.