Mise en Scene

Mise en Scene

The 5 elements of Mise en Scene

Setting

• Setting and locations play a key part of film.
• Settings can manipulate the audience by building audience expectations.
•  Setting can help us to understand when and where the film is set.
• The setting needs to be linked to the correct costumes and props.

Props

Iconography – the distinguishing elements, in terms of props and visual details.

Costume, Hair & Makeup

• Costume, hair and makeup acts as an instant indicator to the audience of the characters personality, status and jobs.

Facial Expression and Body Language 

• Facial expression and body language provide a clear indicator as to how characters are feeling.
• It can also communicate information about relationships.

Lighting

• Can be used to give a sense of place, weather, mood or a characters state of mind.

Key Types of Lighting

• Low key lighting – Created by using a key and back light, produces sharp contrasts. Deep, distinct shadows and silhouettes.
• High key lighting – More fillers used, natural and realistic, creates a bright lit, sunny set.