- The document provides information about the music video for the song "Titanium" by David Guetta featuring Sia. - The song was written by Sia and released in 2011. It is a ballad with house/urban dance elements. - The music video was directed by David Wilson and filmed in Canada. It focuses on a young boy with supernatural powers being chased by the government. He eventually defeats them through his inner strength. - The video contains themes of supernatural abilities, puberty, standing up to adults and bullying. It also represents that children possess an inner strength that should not be denied or dismissed.

1. TITANIUM

2. INFORMATION
Titanium:
• French DJ David Guetta- Australian artist Sia.
• Written by Sia.
• Released August 8th 2011.
• Ballad.
• House/urban dance.
• Initially done by Mary J. Blige but changed to Sia.
• Lyrics- inner strength.
• Focuses on a young boy- Ryan Lee (supernatural powers).
• Pulled from radio stations die to Sandy Hook shooting- lyrics contain guns.
• Directed by David Wilson.
• Filmed in Canada.

3. EXAM INFORMATION
• 10 mark question= 15 minute writing.
• 15 mark question= 30 minute writing.
• Ask about language, representation and context.
• Could ask to focus on one or both videos and may compare.

4. THEMES
• Supernatural.
• Special powers.
• Puberty- body and mind.
• Inner strength.
• Standing up.
• Adults v children.
• Bullying.
• Mental health.
• Youth- reckless.

5. MUSIC VIDEO ANALYSIS
D- A government chase for a boy with supernatural powers.
I- He eventually defeat them through strength
S- Trashed school, forest, home, street, 70’s retro, suburban America.
T- Supernatural, strength, determination, escape, freedom, understanding,
coming of age, challenges, fear and normality.
I- Teddy, guns, hat, police car, bike, keys, paper sheets, tv, phone, backpack,
extreme board game, superargo (supernatural poster).
N- Children have strength that should not be denied or dismissed.
C- Police man, boy- aged 12/13, teacher, squad team, two runners.
T- Differentiation in children.

6. CAMERA AND SOUND
Camera
• Close up.
• Panning out.
• Crabbing.
• Mid shots.
• Long shots.
• Sped up mode.
• Level camera on floor.
• Facial reactions clear.
Sound
• Heavy bass.
• Autumnal costuming.
• Gradual climax.
• Techno.
• Bridge= Change of scene to show
escape.
Close up Long shot

7. Mise en Scene & Editing
Mise en scene
• Colour of hat stands out.
• Gloomy lighting in school- brighter when
outside.
• Dim lighting in house.
• Brown clothing.
• Dirty face.
• Car lights turn on- exposure.
Editing
• Sped up pace on bike- contrast to slow
motion of women running.
• Climax on big moments e.g. ‘I am
titanium’ when police break in (contrast
of slow motion).
• Floating teddy.
• Contrast of dark to light when escaping
through door.
Vibrant hat
Neutral
shades of
clothing

8. Representation, intertextuality,
messages.
• Children have strength/ power that should not be dismissed or deprived.
• Differentiation is good.
• Last shot same as first shot- cyclical structure.