James Dean

James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American film actor. He is a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment. In the song's lyrics:

Oh, well I'll look at you and say it's the happiest I've ever been
And I'll say I no longer feel, I have to be James Dean

This intertextual reference plays a part within the wider context of the song which we feel is important to reflect and manipulate in our video.

 

We used this photo to doodle on: horns, a mustache, a beard and geek glasses. This was then filmed and uploaded onto Adobe. We fast-fowarded the timing of the action which added a satirical yet cinematic effect. The black and white photograph used, (yet above is sepia-coloured) is unusual within the sequence which highlights and colours the music video effectively.