Film 100 mise-en-scene-chapter #3 powerpoint - LUTHER

1. CHAPTER 3: MISE EN SCÈNE
WHAT IS “MISE EN SCÈNE”?
PHONETIC: “MEESE – ON – SEN”
French term which means “Placing on stage”
The arrangement of EVERYTHING that appears in the
framing of a film’s shots – setting, lighting, props, costume,
makeup, actors, hair, etc. The frame and camerawork are
also considered part of the mise-en-scène of a movie.
In cinema, “placing on the stage” really means placing on
the screen, and the director is in charge of deciding what
goes where, when, and how.

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“MISE EN SCÈNE” (“MEESE – ON – SEN”)
Think of it as the film’s VISUAL STYLE and all
that entails; the framing of a film’s shots –
setting, lighting, props, costume, makeup,
actors, hair, etc. VISUAL STYLE also includes
frame and camerawork as part of the mise-en-
scène of a film
All the specific visual factors that combine to
make the overall shot “beautiful” or “sad” or
“scary”

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QUIZ ?: List at least 4 distinct elements of MISE-EN-SCÈNE:
 Setting (time & place), Sets, and Locations
 Lighting
 Props
 Costumes
 Makeup
 Actors
 Hair
 Framing composition and camerawork are also
considered part of the mise-en-scène of a movie.
 MISE-EN-SCÈNE is the arrangement of EVERYTHING
that appears in the framing of a film’s shots

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SCENE ANALYSIS
Employing this concept of
MISE EN SCÈNE and the
correct use of its terms is
the key to successful scene
analysis

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SETTINGS, SETS, AND LOCATIONS
QUIZ ?: Explain the difference between a set and
a location
SETS =
Spaces specifically constructed for the filming of
particular scenes; a space CREATED solely for
the film, usually indoors but sets are also created
outdoors
Top 10 Movie Sets Ever Built
CGI = THE ULTIMATE SET?

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SETTINGS, SETS, AND LOCATIONS
LOCATIONS =
• Existing places which offer less control for filmmakers but
give more “REALNESS”
• Let’s take a look at the works of Christopher Moloney.
• Both journalist and photographer, he does a lot of traveling
with one goal: to photograph the places where the most
famous scenes of Hollywood were filmed.
• Photos of the original scene are superimposed at the
actual place, giving an incredible contrast as well as
similarity.
• 25 Famous Movie/Shooting Scene Locations In Real Life
• Famous Movie/Shooting Scene Locations In Real Life
(part #2)

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SETTINGS, SETS, AND LOCATIONS

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SETTINGS, SETS, AND LOCATIONS

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QUIZ ?: According to your reading,
“figure” in cinema is defined as
only the human figure, specifically
the actor. True or False?
FALSE
according to your reading,
“figure” in cinema is a broad term
that refers to any object within
the frame, not just human figures.

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FIGURES IN FILM:
FIGURE =
A broad term that refers to any
object within the film’s frame,
including architectural elements,
natural elements (such as trees or
mountains), furniture, people,
animals, etc.
Of all these, the human figure, in the
form of the actor, is often the most
significant “object” on screen

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FIGURES IN FILM:
FIGURE POSITION =
The arrangement of figures in the frame
Can convey a great deal about
character psychology, character
relationships, and theme
The proximity or distance between
characters from scene to scene/shot to
shot often indicates emotional
closeness or distance but it can do the
same if there’s only one character

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QUIZ ?: "Figure Position" is often used to
chart the shifting relationships between
characters in a film, as well as convey a
great deal about character psychology,
character relationships, and theme. True
or False?
TRUE
"Figure Position" is often used to chart
the shifting relationships between
characters in a film, as well as convey a
great deal about character psychology,
character relationships, and theme.

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FIGURES IN FILM:
FIGURE MOVEMENT =
How figures MOVE, both
independently and in relation to
one another within a film
Remember that it’s not JUST
actors that move in a film; many
other figures (objects in a film’s
frame) can move, too

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ACTORS & ACTING STYLES:
CASTING =
Who will play which roles in what style?
Physical appearance, vocal quality and
general demeanor all play a very large
part of a film’s MISE EN SCÈNE
depending on the type of film that’s
being made
10 Most Controversial Casting
Decisions in Popular Movies

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COSTUME =
The clothing worn by characters
Often functions to establish setting
and circumstances; reveal a
character’s psychology, social
status, character traits, and/or her
perception of herself; move the plot
forward; or convey theme

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COSTUME EXAMPLE =
Joey’s jacket in ON THE WATERFRONT

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MAKEUP & HAIR =
Ways of “dressing” a character to often
establish time and place, reveal a
character’s psychology and circumstances,
signal a change in a character, or even
convey theme
MOVIE MAKEUP
HAIRSTYLING
100 YEARS-HISTORY

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QUIZ ?: Give one example of
effective/essential makeup from a film of
your choice and tell me how it's important
to the visual storytelling - ask yourself,
"Why did the filmmakers choose this
specific makeup for this specific
character?“
QUIZ ?: Give one example of
effective/essential hairstyling from a film of
your choice and tell me how it's important
to the visual storytelling - ask yourself,
"Why did the filmmakers choose this
specific hairstyle for this specific
character?":

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PROPS (Properties) =
Movable objects that appear in a film
QUIZ ?: Give one example of an
effective/essential prop from a film of your
choice and tell me how it's important to
the visual storytelling - ask yourself, "Why
did the filmmakers choose this specific
prop for this specific scene?":
As with all other elements of MISE EN
SCÈNE, props can be used to provide
viewers with important information about
plot, character, and theme

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LIGHTING =
The way light is used in a film to
expose, highlight, or hide objects in
the frame
Think of each frame of a film as a still
photograph that is specifically lit
As with all other elements of MISE EN
SCÈNE, lighting can be used to
provide viewers with important
information about plot, character, and
theme

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THREE POINT LIGHTING:

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QUIZ ?: List the three types of
lights used in THREE-POINT
LIGHTING and what each of their
purposes is:
KEY LIGHT
FILL LIGHT
BACK LIGHT

23. THREE-POINT LIGHTING
KEY LIGHT =
The brightest light source
Placed typically to one side so
that it illuminates from an angle
for desired effect

24. THREE-POINT LIGHTING
FILL LIGHT =
Used opposite/with KEY LIGHT to
reduce or eliminate the harsh
shadows created by the key light
Less intense than the KEY LIGHT

25. THREE-POINT LIGHTING
BACK LIGHT =
Originates from behind and either
above, below, or to the side of the
back of the main object you’re
lighting
Can create a silhouette effect

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THREE POINT LIGHTING:

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TYPES OF LIGHTING:
High-Key Lighting =
When the fill light and the back
light are nearly as bright as the
key light
Shadows are diminished and the
effect is of an evenly distributed
light source in the entire shot

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TYPES OF LIGHTING:
Low-Key Lighting =
When the fill light and the back light
are much less intense than the key
light; some areas are brightly lit while
some are in deep shadow/blackness
This effect is sometimes called
“chiaroscuro” (kee-ahr-uh-skyoo r-oh)

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MOVEMENT & COLOR =
MOVEMENT by not only
independent objects like props,
BUT movement also by the
camera itself can be used within
MISE EN SCÈNE to convey
meaning, information, and
impact

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MOVEMENT & COLOR =
Likewise, COLOR and it
associated symbolism is often
used within MISE EN SCÈNE to
convey meaning and impact
A film’s overall use of color is
called its COLOR PALETTE

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FRAMING & COMPOSITION =
How the objects in a shot are
arranged and shown to the
audience – the use of the SPACE
within and inside a shot

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FRAMING & COMPOSITION =
Think of each still of a film as a
photograph or painting; how it’s
COMPOSED and FRAMED is what
gives it meaning and impact
Balance, Deep Space, Shallow
Space, Actor-Blocking, even
“Offscreen” Space are just some of
the factors used in framing and
composition

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FRAMING & COMPOSITION =
THE DOMAIN OF MISE EN
SCÈNE – where it all comes
together to create a space within
the frame in which the story takes
place using VISUAL LANGUAGE
as its main form of communication

34. MISE EN SCÈNE
A LIST: 100 GREATEST SHOTS