So I decided to analyse a music video based around a narrative and chose to analyse 'We Don't Talk Anymore' by Charlie Puth.

Instantly we are introduced to a split screen which shows that there are two separate stories that may of been filmed with separate cameras at separate times. The use of sometimes different camera angles in both sections of the screen give the illusion that there are two stories going on emphasizing the narrative of the music video which is becoming distant from someone.
 Throughout this music video we see that narratives on both sides of the screen are similar as it seems they tend to be doing similar things to each other. An example of this is when we see a closeup of them both in bed, she is facing towards the camera whilst he is looking at the ceiling.

This closeup of them both show intimacy that may of once been however the split screen determines separation between them. This is done on a handheld camera which also gives the effect of something genuine and realistic which can be used to describe the emotions that they once had.

They also both grab their phones in a medium shot, and by doing this in almost synchronization it can show how they are both in a similar mindset about their breakup.


Everytime there is a closeup there is meaning behind it for example a closeup of her holding hands with a guy shows intimacy and how shes moving on but similarly we see a closeup of his hands on a piano at the same time showing how he has started to fall in love with his music instead. We see a closeup of them both on their phones, where we can see his last message being 'I see how it is..' which can show that they perhaps didn't end on a good note.
She then types 'Hey!' but deletes it which can show that she is missing him or there are things that were left unsaid. A closeup shot usually indicates something important and we see later on how this shot has some significance. We also see a closeup of their faces as he looks up and she holds her hair in her hands which can indicate distress.
When there are closeups of their faces, he tends to be facing away from the camera whereas she is always facing it which can indicate his distance. Then there are both closeup, mid and long shots of them getting ready and leaving the house which show that they have similar routines. On both sides of the screen we see similar shots taking place whilst they are out, we see synchronized walking over the split screen where it looks as if their leg is one as they walk.
This can also be used to indicate them still being close. We also see many simialr shots such as medium shots of the back of their heads, Although both sides have similar shots one always seems to be quicker than the other. Throughout the music video we see them both in a series of medium and long shots having a laugh with friends but closeup and medium shots when they feel alone or are trying to text or call one another which shows that they are closer than any friends.


Near the end there is the use of montage to playback all the memories, we see pictures of them together perhaps in their relationship which creates a sense of nostalgia and emphasises their yearning of their relationship.

Then finally we see a closeup of them about to text eachother and then erasing it whilst the other person can see that their typing which creates an atmosphere of tension. Then neither of them text eachother and in a longs shot collapse on the bed.