1. Mise-en-scene
What does mise-en-scene mean?
The arrangement of scenery, props, etc. on the stage of a theatrical production or
on the set of a film
What are the 6 key areas of mise-en-scene?
Setting,
Props,
Costume (hairandmakeup),
Facial expressionandbody language,
Lightingandcolour,
Arrangementof elementsinthe frame
Colour:
How is colour used in the 3 below pictures?
Costume:
What can we interpret from these costumes?
Greenwithenvy(jealous),
black clothesshow how evil
she is,purple represents
royaltyand witchlike
behaviour
White showspure with
innocence andthe black
backgroundshowsthat
there couldbe change
Hair showshertwo sides,
inside hercoatshowsdark
core andthrust for blood
Dressedverychavywhichexpresses
whatclass or where theylive
Higherclassof
dress, scarf is done
ina fancyway ina
fancyway
2. Mise-en-scene
Props:
Option 1 - You have to provide props for a tense police interview between two
officers and one suspected murderer. Decide what props you would incorporate
and how the actors should be directed to use them.
Option 2 – You have to provide props for a romantic meal between two characters
on their first date. Decide what props you would incorporate and how the actors
should be directed to use them.
Props needed:
How would actors be directed to use them:
Location:
Can be a purpose built set or a real location
Blocking/Performance:
Blocking refers to the positioning and movement of actors within the frame,
both in relation to each other and in relation to the camera (which
represents us, the audience)
Performance covers all aspects of the actual acting – gesture, expression,
accent etc
Lighting:
High key lighting-ensures even light across the frame with little to no shadow or
dark areas
Low key lighting- allows for high contrast between light and dark areas within
frame, with shadow being used for dramatic effect
How is lighting being used to create mood in the following examples?
Low lighting makes the scene high light hits people in the right way
more ominous and faces are lit to foreshadow
up to represent good guys
