Mise-en-Scene is a French term meaning what is put in the scene or frame, basically Visual information in front of the camera.
There are 5 key areas in Mise-en-Scene which are crucial to any success in film, These 5 areas include:
Setting & Props:
These are a very important part of film, simply because its not just "backgrounds." They are usually a set built from scratch and there is vast research and time taken into setting the set. Settings can also manipulate the audience by creating expectations ad then taking a different turn. Props can also be handy as they set the genre for the audience.
These factors all indicate the personality of the characters within the shot and help the audience establish status and role of the character.
Certain costumes can signify set individuals, - Cape can signify a superhero, or a suit a hero or villain depending on the genre
Facial Expressions & Body Language:
Facial expressions provide a clear indicator of how someone is feeling
if someone is smiling broadly, we assume they're happy. However if you apply different lighting, the audience get a different feeling if the lighting is followed up with clothing that matches the tone.
Lighting & Colour:
There are two main types of lighting;
LOW KEY - Deep distinct shadows/silhouettes can be formed, gives away small parts of the frame. Commonly used in horrors or darker films.
HIGH KEY - Brightly lit sets or a sunny day, gives off a lot of the frame. Commonly used in romances or upbeat films.
Colour carries set connotations which can add distinct meanings to a scene. (Red - Danger/Love | Black - Scary/Sad) Giving them looks, feels or a mood. Also used to create dramatic effects.
Positioning of the character/objects within shot:
Positioning within a shot can draw audience attention to an important character/object, this applies to the use of rule of thirds I explained in a previous post.
These are a very important part of film, simply because its not just "backgrounds." They are usually a set built from scratch and there is vast research and time taken into setting the set. Settings can also manipulate the audience by creating expectations ad then taking a different turn. Props can also be handy as they set the genre for the audience.
Costume, Hair & Make up:
These factors all indicate the personality of the characters within the shot and help the audience establish status and role of the character.
Certain costumes can signify set individuals, - Cape can signify a superhero, or a suit a hero or villain depending on the genre
Facial Expressions & Body Language:
Facial expressions provide a clear indicator of how someone is feeling
if someone is smiling broadly, we assume they're happy. However if you apply different lighting, the audience get a different feeling if the lighting is followed up with clothing that matches the tone.
Lighting & Colour:There are two main types of lighting;
LOW KEY - Deep distinct shadows/silhouettes can be formed, gives away small parts of the frame. Commonly used in horrors or darker films.
HIGH KEY - Brightly lit sets or a sunny day, gives off a lot of the frame. Commonly used in romances or upbeat films.
Colour carries set connotations which can add distinct meanings to a scene. (Red - Danger/Love | Black - Scary/Sad) Giving them looks, feels or a mood. Also used to create dramatic effects.
Positioning of the character/objects within shot:
Positioning within a shot can draw audience attention to an important character/object, this applies to the use of rule of thirds I explained in a previous post.
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