Research: Codes and Conventions
Research: Codes and Conventions L/O - to analyse similar products. Analysis of Similar Products - Music Videos American Idiot - Green Day Representations - Emos/Punks - the clothing and colour of the music video is alternative and outgoing. It is not what people at the time would have considered the norm. Ideologies and Values - Green Day used this video as they have values of being American citizens. American Idiot deals with themes of fear and xenophobia and accuses the mass media of using propaganda to stir up paranoia and hysteria. "It’s about the confusion of where we’re at right now.” is a quote from Billy Joe Armstrong, one of the band members. Use of Media Language to Construct Meaning Camerawork - Various range of camera shots, from close ups to long shots. Also some quick pan shots to keep up with the tempo of the song. Editing - The editing has involved quick cuts between camera shots, this is to maintain and keep up with the fast te...