Titanium

• What is David Guetta's nationality?

  French
• Since when has David Guetta been active in the music industry?

  Since the early 1980s
• When did David Guetta start recording music?

  Since the early 2000s
• What did Sia do before recording "Titanium"?

  She took a break from performing
• What is Sia's nationality?

  Australian
• What was the fourth single from Guetta's album "Nothing but the Beat"?

  "Titanium"
• Who co-wrote the track "Titanium"?

  Sia and Guetta
• What condition did Sia have for recording "Titanium"?

  She did not need to appear in the video
• What do the lyrics of "Titanium" describe?

  A toxic, possibly abusive relationship and inner strength
• What did Guetta say the meaning of "Titanium" is?

  "Keep fighting no matter what"
• Who directed the video for "Titanium"?

  David Wilson
• What was David Wilson's initial approach to the "Titanium" video script?

  He took a humorous approach
• What did Guetta want for the narrative of the "Titanium" video?

  He wanted a narrative but didn't want to be in it
• Where was the "Titanium" video shot?

  Canada
• In which film was Ryan Lee most well-known for appearing at the time of the "Titanium" video?

  Super 8
• Who stars in the "Titanium" video?

  Ryan Lee
• What is the homage in the "Titanium" video related to?

  It is a homage to the 80s films of Steven Spielberg
• What is a common approach used in Guetta's video promos?

  A genre-driven narrative without the artist appearing
• How does the video "Lovers on the Sun" relate to Guetta's typical style?

  It pastiches spaghetti westerns, fitting the genre-driven narrative style
• How many views does the video have on YouTube at the time of writing?

  Close to 1.6 billion views
• How many comments does the video have on YouTube?

  Over 290,000 comments
• Where was the opening of the video shot?

  On location in a school
• What does Wilson claim about Lee's character in the video?

  Lee's character is not aware of the destruction he has caused
• What happens at the climax of the video according to Wilson?

  Lee's character releases his power under pressure from the policemen
• How do the policemen react to Ryan in the climax of the video?

  They are putting him under pressure and not listening to him
• What is the illusion created during the cycling scene in the video?

  The actor is positioned on a truck to appear to cycle faster
• What is the narrative structure of the video?

  • Linear narrative
  • Story of a boy with supernatural abilities
  • Starts with a destructive incident in a school
  • The boy escapes from the police
  • Uses powers to unlock a door
  • Runs to the woods, tracked by SWAT police
  • Powers manifest and cause an explosion
• What incident does the boy cause at the start of the video?

  A destructive incident in a school
• How does the boy escape from the police in the video?

  He uses his powers to get keys to unlock a door
• What happens when the boy appears to surrender to the police?

  His powers manifest and cause an explosion
• What type of gear do the police wear when tracking the boy in the woods?

  SWAT gear
• How do Wilson's and Guetta's comments relate to the music video?

  They align with the visual codes used in the video to communicate meanings.
• What editing techniques are mentioned as ways music videos communicate meanings?

  Elliptical, fragmentary editing, symbolism, and connotation.
• What narrative structure does the video follow?

  A linear narrative structure with elements of fantasy.
• How is the boy's character introduced in the video?

  He is shown in a big close-up in a foetal position surrounded by destruction.
• What narrative enigma is created by the boy's initial scene?

  His position in the epicentre of destruction raises questions for the audience.
• What does the teacher's phone call signify in the video?

  It indicates distress as she says "help me" without diegetic sound.
• How does the editing style change during the sequence of the boy riding his bike home?

  The sequence contrasts with a dreamlike effect created by slightly overcranked shots.
• What does the disarray in the boy's home signify?

  It reflects chaos in his life and the urgency of his situation.
• How does the boy use his telekinetic powers in the video?

  He uses them to get keys to escape through a locked door.