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For the video Longview by Green Day

 How does the video represent the genre?

• The use of dark colours matches the overall mood
• A lot of rolling shots and camera movement, low key lighting, almost sepia tone
• Emphasis on dark, grimy looking picture.

Do you think the video fits the music? Why/Why not?

• No narrative, but the way the band is presented fits the music.
• Yes. As the music switches from a casual beat to fast paced chords, the setting switches from a living room to a studio.
• Yes
• The singer is alone when the music is slower and quieter, when it picks up, the band are shown together

Do you think the video presents the theme and message of the the lyrics? Why/Why not?

• No real narrative.
• Yes. The rebel sits around even though his mum tells him to get a job.
• Life's better sitting around making music.

Has the director created a video that represents/sells the band’s image and style?
How effective is this?

• Yes. You see how the band acts when playing.
• The video sells the band because of how involved they are in the video.
• Lifestyle shown fits the grunge/punk genre.

Does the video incorporate any media theories?

• Goodwin's theory

Are there any media theories that would be useful for this genre? Why/Why not?

• Maybe Dyer Theory? Use more props to include genre make the theme deeper

What do you think the video does well?

• Shows the attitude and image of the band.
• Uses lighting and shadows to put emphasis on the singer.
• I like the attitude in the video
• Shows thier style

Where do you think the video could improve? What would you change in the video and why?

• More exiting, eyecatching
• More locations.
• More in depth narrative