MISE-EN-SCENE

The arrangement of everything that happens in the framing-actors,lighting,decor,props,costume-is me-se-scene,a french word that means ‘placing on stage(film)

Costume

Lighting and colour

Actors-facial expression and body language

Make up and Hair

Positioning of characters/object in the frame

Setting and props

Settings And Props

• settings and location play an important part in film making and are just backgrounds
• Settings can manipulate an audience by building certain expectations and then taking a different turn

Costume,Hair and Make up

• Costume,hair and make up act an instant indicator to us of a character personality,status and Job
• It tells us immediately whether the film is set in present and what society or culture it will centre around
• Certain costume can signify certain individuals

Actor-Facial Expressions and Body Language

• Facial expression provide a clear indicator of how someone is feeling

• If someone is smiling,broadly,we assume they are happy(but it can be different with scary music)

• Body language also indicates how a character or may reflect the state of their relationship

Positioning of Characters and Objects within a frame

• Positioning within a frame can draw out attention to an important character/object
• A film-maker can use positioning to indicate relationships between people

Lighting and colour

• colour carries certain connotations which may add meaning to a scene
• can give a scene particular look,feel or mood
• can be used for dramatic effect
• Low key lighting-produces sharp contrast of light and dark areas,deep distinct shadows/silhouettes are formed
• High key lighting-more filter are used lighting is natural to our eyes,produces brightly lit set or sunny day
• Key lighting-lights used to light any areas of darkness in a scene
• Filler Lighting-lights used to light any areas of darkness in a scene
• Back Lighting-Lights which are used to light the scenery around the main character allows audienece to see full scene