This document discusses the different elements of mise-en-scene and how they contribute to the meaning and narrative of a scene. It explains that product design, props, costumes, makeup, performance, lighting, and color are all used to add realism, represent characters, set the mood, and help convey the intended interpretation to audiences. Facial expressions, gestures, and body language through performance are particularly important for convincing audiences of the reality of what they are watching.

1. Mise-en-scene Example Connotations/why
this may be used.
Product design Anchor the
meaning of the
text. Helps to
understand the
narrative,
Props Add realism to a
scene and holds
the meaning
within the
narrative.
Costume and
makeup
Aids the
representation of
the characters,
holds meaning
within genre and
narrative.
Performance Facial expression,
gesture, body
language and
stunts. Facial
expression in
close-ups is
crucial in helping
convince the
audience of the
reality of the
scene.
Lighting Creates the mood
of the drama.
Lighting is often
enhanced by
smoke or particles
in the air.
Low key
High Key
Natural
Colour Sometimes colour
is coded in drama
to convey specific
interpretation of
characters.