This is my PowerPoint describing the key points to Mise-en-Scene

1. Mise-en-Scene
Mise-en-Scene literally translates to ‘placed in the
scene’ and we use this term to describe everything that
can be seen in a single shot.

2. Semiotics
When analysing mise-en-scene, we also need and
understanding semiotics.
Semiotics: the basic idea is that all communication is
made with a combination of signs/codes.
Mise-en-scene focuses on these main points:

3. Use of colour
Colour can be very important in film and can be
used to help the audience understand a character
or setting through the colours connotations.
Colour can be seen everywhere, this includes the
set, the lighting, the costumes/make up etc.

4. Use of Costume
The use of costume spreads across clothing, hair
and make-up and can be used to help portray the
characters personality. Also, costume can show
what the character may be feeling.

5. Use of Props
Props are any object used within the frame and
can be used by the actors or as part of the set.
Props can also be used to express the characters
mood, traits or a symbolic significance.

6. Use of Set/Location
A set is usually part of a studio complex, whereas
location involves leaving the studio and filming in
existing location that would have been ‘scouted’.
However when using a location, you have to make
sure its dressed appropriately and purposefully.

7. Use of blocking and Performance
Blocking refers to the positioning and movement
of actor within the frame to help the audience
understand authority for example. Performance
can also include whether an actor needs an
accent, expression and gesture.

8. Use of Lighting
There are two main approaches to lighting a
scene; high-key lighting and low-key lighting.
High-key lighting is used to create a lot of light
and brightness to the scene and offers very little
effect. In low-key lighting, there is minimal light
that can be used to create shadows and have a
dramatic effect.