Propp and Todorov

The way in which a story is told in both fictional and non fictional media texts.

Vladmir Propp-Narrative Structure-
Preparation
Complication
Transference
Struggle
Return
Recognition

Propps seven character types-
Hero
Villain
Helper
Mentor
Dispatcher
Blocker
Prize

Tzventan Todorov- Narrative Structure-
Equilibrium
Disruption
Recognition of disruption
Attempt to repair disruption
Reinstatement of the equilibrium

Both of these theories can be adapted into music videos. In particular Toddrov's theory is used in many narrative music videos.

Example Music video-
Chase and Status featuring Plan B

This music video starts with Plan B being in a music recording studio where he is recording the song, this is the equilibrium.
The Disruption is when the recording crew stop him from recording the song and deliver a a tape with Plan B's name on it, then then stop to listen to what has been recorded onto the tape.
The Recognition if disruption is when they play the tape and he then finds out that his ex girlfriend had been filming in his flat.
The Attempt to repair disruption is when Plan B's ex girlfriend has a party in his flat and trashes it. Then his flat mate walks in and sees what is happening.
The new equilibrium is when Plan B rings the police and then find his flat mate tied up in their flat, where everyone else has left, leaving the flat trashed and destroyed.

By Amy Thrush