Wanda Vision Analysis

1. Wanda Vision: Opening
Sequence
Molly Davis

2. Mise en Scene - Costume
• The costuming, done by Mayes C. Rubeo, was heavily
influenced by the stereotypical 1960's suburban styles.
However, the pilot episode being filmed in black and
white disrupts the ability to be able to see the colours
used in the costuming, conveying the believed
normalcy of the situation they are in. Therefore,
furthering the 'sit-com' genre. The use of the special
effects makeup, as seen on Paul Bettanys ' Vision'
further the sci-fi theme of the show, and how there is a
futuristic, scientific element within the series, which
can also be seen through all the Marvel franchise.
Dressing the antagonist (Agatha) and the protagonist
(Wanda) in the opposing colours, black and white,
suggests to the audience that there is going to be a
future conflict between the pair that will thicken the
plot of the show.

3. Camera Work -
• In the opening credits of Wanda Vision, we see a
number of different shots used to create a fun and
exciting title sequence. For example, we see the use of a
two shot of both Wanda and Vision in a car driving to
their new home in 'Westview' after their wedding. the
use of this shot here illustrates their bond and unity
they now have after being wed and shows their
excitement clearly as they embark on their new lives
together in a new town. Later in the episode, the true
sci-fi, horror nature of the show is revealed when there
is a somewhat '4th wall break' when they step out of
the sit- com style as their dinner guest chokes on his
meal. The use of an off-center slanted close-up of
Wanda's shocked and fearful expression here
illustrates the eeriness of this moment and how there
really is an underlying abnormality in this supposedly
normal suburban town.

4. Mise en Scene -
Props
• Prop designer, Mark Worthington, used
props to embed hidden secrets and clues
into the show, many hinting to future
dramas within the show. With each prop
having its own backstory, with a few
being considered easter eggs due to their
intertextual link to other Marvel films.
• The use of 1960's household items
within the scenes further convey the
fact that the show is supposed to be
taking place in the 60's and is
heavily inspired by it. Director, Matt
Shakman made sure that each prop used
within the scenes has been used in a way
that it will have an effect on how the
audience will percieve it.

5. Sound -
• The series music, as done by Christophe Beck and Alex Kovac
heavily influences the way the plot is received by viewers. For
example, in the scene shown in the images here, there is a
clear use of non-diegetic sound of eerie music, replicating the
sound of sirens. The use of this here reflects the underlying
sci-fi theme of the show, and how there is possibly characters
searching for help and are trapped in this so-called suburbia.
Furthermore. In the opening credits of the show, the use of a
recognizable theme song replicating that of The Dick Van
Dyke Show', creates a 1960s sit-com effect that can be
identified easily by viewers. In the middle of the episode, we
see an advertisement embedded into the show by director
Matt Shakman. This was done as to reflect 1960s social
contexts of stereotypical advertisements you would see
between viewings of shows. In the advertisement we see the
use of pleonastic sound when the man in the ad uses the
toaster they are presenting. The sound used is heavily
reflective of the 'MCU' as it is the sound used for popular
character'Iron Man'. This helps to further the sci-fi nature of
the show, while also allowing viewers who are fans of the
Marvel movie franchise to identify with this 'Easter Egg'

6. Lighting and Location -
• Set designer, Frederic Amblard managed to create a set thagt allowed
Marvel viewers to feel as though they had been placed into a suburban
1960’s home. There are only three seen location within the first episode.
This included Wanda and Visons living room and kitchen and Visions
workplace – this is where we learn about the climax of the show. Both
the shows set designer and director helped create this to fit the
conventions of a 1960’s sit-com, while also making the true mystery of a
show vague.
• set designer, Frederic Amblard has managed to create a set that allows
viewers to feel as though they have stepped into a 1960s suburban
home. There are only three seen locations within the first episode:
Wanda and Visions living room and kitchen, and Visions office where
we learn about the climax of the episode. This was done by both the set
designer and director as to fit to the conventions of a 1960s sit-com
while also hiding the true mystery of the show. As this was filmed in a
pre-set studio, the only forms of lighting used are low-key lighting and
high- key/studio lighting. The use of these help to keep the sit-com style
of the show while also conveying that it is not real and is staged bothin
the story and in real life.