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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJVmkHvQajE

This piece shows three boys enjoying being together at a beach in nice clothing. The tone of the video is youthful and the is a great emphasis on their clothing, faces, and actions. Most of the video is shot in slow motion, and the framing varies from close ups to full body shots and landscapes. Most shots are no longer that five seconds.

The video conveys a youthful and fun message to viewers. There is a 'boys being boys' feeling throughout the video, but the viewer does notice that the boys are models and that they are displaying their nice clothing. The audio also plays a major role in the video and certainly works for the film. The director plays with depth of field a lot throughout the film, which is makes the character more interesting as they move around. The song about being "Seventeen" is fun and youthful and matched the message well. Lastly, there is a consistent hue of purple throughout the movie that is effective in tying everything together.

There may be a need for more landscape shots to show the boys having fun, as it would tie the story together more thoroughly.