2. Mise-En-Scène
The breakdown…
- Mise-en-scène is the construction and the
arrangement of all of the visual elements seen
on the screen.
- It is (in basic form) all of the properties that
you can see within a scene; the visual style.
* Think of examples and note them down.
* If, and when, you have completed this,
identify TV dramas that you believe have a
strong sense of mise-en-scène.
4. Colour design Costumes Dècor
Props Make-up
Location /
Setting
Set Design Lighting
Mise-En-Scène
Elements
5. Mise-En-Scène
The breakdown…
- Mise-en-scène is used in media studies and film
studies in the discussion of visual style.
- A useful definition could be: ‘The contents of the
frame and the way in which they are organised.’
- The organisation of the contents of the frame
encompasses the relationship of the actors to one
another, the dècor and the camera.
- It is important that you are able to explain the
individual elements of mise-en-scène, as well as
each element’s potential for expression.
6. Mise-En-Scène
Exercise...
- You will be given two worksheets, each containing
a screenshot of a TV drama.
- You must identify the elements of mise-en-scène
in the screen shot.
- You must also explain what effects and / or
representations you think may be portrayed.
* Complete the worksheet individually, then
share ideas within a partner.
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9. Mise-En-Scène
Exercise...
- In your teams, note down at least four TV
dramas that you think have a strong sense of
mise-en-scène.
- Justify your choices / examples (explain why
your chosen TV dramas have a strong sense of
mise-en-scène).
11. Examples Of TV Dramas and Mise-En-Scène
Shameless (Channel 4, Drama)
Rome (BBC/HBO, Period Drama) The Bill (ITV, Police Drama)
Misfits (Channel 4, Teen Drama)
12. Mise-En-Scène
Analysing Mise-En-Scène…
- Each team will be given a different question to
answer.
- You will watch an extract of a film twice – once
for content, and once for note-taking.
- You will then watch the extract a second time
and make notes on your allocated question.
- Each team will present their findings to the
other teams in order to help them answer the
questions they have not tackled.
13. Mise-En-Scène
Analysing Mise-En-Scène…
1. How does the mise-en-scène create a sense of
verisimilitude…?
2. What do the costumes and make-up say about the
characters’ ethnicities, and social and cultural
backgrounds...?
3. What does the costume indicate about the way a
character feels, their prosperity or status...?
4. What visual codes are used as representation...?
5. Does the mise-en-scène suggest a historical
period...? (All groups)
16. Read and research
- Read the next few slides on lighting.
- Research the topic of lighting & its uses within TV
drama.
Target =
- Understand the uses and effects of lighting.
- Be able to explain the impact of lighting on TV
dramas.
- Explain, with examples, how TV dramas use
lighting to create a sense of verisimilitude.
Lighting
17. Lighting
Lighting
- Lighting plays an important part within film and TV.
It helps to create the ambience and mood.
- The standard use of lighting is known as three-
point lighting.
This uses…
Backlight = Lighting a subject from behind.
Key light = A bright light that highlights the subject.
Fill light = Ensures that the key light only casts faint
shadows.
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19. High Key & Low Key Lighting
High Key
- This lighting method involves raising the fill light to
a level similar to that of the key light.
- This produces very bright subjects, with few
characteristics.
Low Key
- This lighting method involves lowering the fill light.
- This produces a strong contrast between the dark
parts and bright parts of a scene, with strong
shadows surrounding the subjects.
20. High Key & Low Key Lighting
High Key Examples
Genres: Comedies,
Musicals
Low Key Examples
Genres: Film Noir,
Horror
The Sound Of Music
(1965)
The Maltese Falcon
(1941)
21. Mise-En-Scène: Film Style and
Interpretation (Excerpt)
Yale Classes - Mise-En-Scène
Film Reference - Mise-En-Scène
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