Often times, music videos are like short movies. They tell stories that have three acts, or a beginning, middle, and end. Similar to short films, music videos have a limited amount of time to make its point. Katy Perry’s new single, “The One That Got Away,” is an example of a music video that tells a story. The first act, shows Perry as an old lady, who obviously is unhappy with her life. Even though she has a nice house and a good life, the viewer can discern that something is missing. In the second act, the old Perry, reflects on her life when she was younger, specifically, the life she shared with her boyfriend. Through the flashbacks, the viewer is able to see the relationship and how it progressed over time. After a fight, the boyfriend dies in a car accident, and act two ends. Katy Perry visits the site of the accident in act three. This music video clearly tells a story of a relationship. It would be beneficial to watch similar music videos, or music videos that tell stories, in preparation for our final project. Although it can be hard to capture a complete story in three to five minutes, it is possible to accomplish. Katy Perry’s music video effectively told the story of a lost love.
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