This document defines key terms used in film analysis related to mise-en-scene. It lists location, costume/makeup, lighting, props, performance, and color design as elements that provide context and meaning to understand the narrative, characters, genre, mood, and realism of a film through visual elements within the frame.

1. Mise-en-scene glossary
Term Example Connotation
Location Helps to understand the
narrative.
Costume/makeup Understand characters, genre
and narrative.
Lighting Shows mood of narrative.
High key/low key/lighting
Props Adds realism to performance
and set.
Performance Adds realism to performance
and situation.
Colour Design Adds connotations to
characters, settings and props.