CASEY NEISTAT
Casey Neistat began his filmmaking career in 2000, collaborating with his brother, Van. Though he now makes movies on his own, he and Van created a 2010 HBO show called The Neistat Brothers, which chronicled their lives in eight episodes. In 2011, Neistat’s film Daddy Longlegs won an Independent Spirit Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Neistat releases many of his movies online through his Web site and his YouTube page, some of which have been visited millions of times. In this video, Neistat explains to viewers the proper etiquette of texting while walking.
What does Neistat say is as dangerous as texting while walking? Do you agree with his assertion? Why, or why not?
Why, in Neistat’s view, is texting while walking inconsiderate?
Ultimately, what is Neistat’s advice?
List three examples of how Neistat employs humor to convey his message. Why does he use humor in this video? Is he successful? Why, or why not?
Who is Neistat’s audience? How can you tell?
How is this video organized? Is the organization effective? Why, or why not?
What visual elements does this video include? Are some elements more effective than others? Do any elements seem out of place? Are any elements missing? Explain your answers.
Along with scripted shots, Neistat includes interviews in his film. Why might he have made this decision? Do the interviews offer something that the scripted video does not? Do you find their inclusion effective? Why, or why not?