Skins trailer- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96BrqIgallw

How does the skins promo trailer create representation of young people?

The Skins trailer represents a lot about young people it the video, it starts with a person dressed up in a bear suit this just gives the audience an example of the random chaotic atmosphere that happens at parties, then it cuts and goes on to a low angle shot of a DJ’s hands putting on a vinyl while a strobe light flashes away over his hands, this pre warns the viewer of the madness that’s going to occur doing the trailer, this is what you would expect at a party, and also shows a sophistication of technology at the party showing the viewer its not just a casual party the with a few people. By having this equipment it shows that it is going to be a good heavy night.

The shot then goes on to two main characters of the programme one wearing neon glasses, this is not a normal thing to wear to wear during the day showing how at parties certain things come a standard procedure. He hugs the other character who appears to be well dress indicating his late arrival. The next cut is a low angle shot of half dress student’s cover in whipped cream; this indicates the games and antics of the night and gives the viewer a taster of what’s going to carry that night.

As it’s a very chaotic party with lots of happenings taking place it’s very hard to capture all of it, so quick cuts are used to give the viewer an image of what’s happening and how it’s going to progress later throughout the night. The movement of the partiers is very different and unusual, this is enhanced with the drugs, and alcohol consumed that night, it is obvious it is unusual movement as this type of dancing would not be normal at a formal event where it is visible that girls and boys and are half dressed. As the clip carries on it is noticeable that the movement slows down and groups start to disperse to quieter locations of the house, as people start to feel ill as the have pushed themselves to the limits, as seen in this picture here which is taken from near the end. Also the colouring of peoples faces begin to get more discoloured nearer the end of the night, this ties in with again pushing themselves.

The camera angles are mostly of close ups and distance shots. I feel that these were the right shots to be used as with the close up shots; the viewer can understand the way the party goer feels from their facial expressions and actions, like this.

Another person can be seen in the back ground, and can also be seen pulling a similar face. The distance shots are very effective in feeling the atmosphere in the party as it gives you a much better view in all the antics happening.