David Guetta 'Titanium' - ft. Sia

 

 

David Guetta - Titanium ft. Sia

The narrative of the Video:

The video successfully conveys the theme of isolation as the main character is viewed negatively - with fear and shock - by many of the other characters due to his supernatural abilities. As the video continues, the main character becomes more confident in the control of his powers and uses them more. He also appears more determined in himself than he was in the beginning. 

While the video conveys a young boy with supernatural abilities, the lyrics actually reach out to those who feel isolated and alone or look down upon themselves because others do so. The aim of the song is to give some form of courage or confidence to people and enable them to view themselves in a better light. It motivates them to continue being who they are rather than who society wants them to be.

Medium Shot

The shot shows the boy seeming upset and isolated while the teacher looks at him with fear and shock. This is effective as it conveys the isolation of the young boy because even the teacher tries to avoid him. She's desperate for the authorities to arrive as she watches him walk through the empty hallway. 

Viewers feel sympathetic towards the main character as he is only a young boy who doesn't seem to have any support, however, some viewers can understand the teacher's reaction to the situation as it is completely unusual.

Close Up Shot

Conveys the teacher's fear and desperation in the scene.

Extreme Close Up Shot embedded in a Full Shot

This shot is zoomed in on the main character's feet on the pedals of the bike and indicates that he is pedalling rather quickly.

Close Up Shot

The close-up shot in this scene further enables viewers to feel sympathetic towards the main character as now, thousands of people are made aware of the situation. This just further isolates him.

Long Shot

I find this shot of him leaving via the kitchen rather interesting as it suggests a few things. One this is that, potentially, he lives alone. The mess highlights that there isn't really anyone to clean up the house and that no-one had been inside since that morning. However, there hasn't been any guardian shown within the video, this could mean they are busy at work and have very little time for the boy or that he may not have any guardian. Once again, highlighting isolation.

Within this scene, the main character also seems more determined and confident with himself as he goes to escape. This confidence is highlighted when he uses his abilities with ease to reach the backdoor key.

Extreme Long Shot

This shot presents the boy as completely isolated as he has left civilization and is walking through the woods. He seems prepared to live by himself and is clearly determined not to get caught. Viewers are urged to hope he keeps going and becomes more determined ith his own strength.