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Intro To Mise en Scene Handout

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Mise en Scene

What does Mise en Scene Mean?

Within the film

What are the five elements of Mise en Scene?

Settings and props

Costume, Hair and makeup


Lighting and colour
Performance
Composition

What settings and props would you find in a....

Romantic Comedy

Settings Props
Restaurant Candles
Cinema/theatre Roses/flowers
Bedroom Film
Paris Chocolate
Valentines day Jewellery

Horror Film

Settings Props
Woods/forest Chainsaw
House Everyday items become lethal
Dark street Axe
Graveyard Knives
Abandoned school Enemies
Bunker Flashing light
What are the two main types of lighting?

High key lighting Low key lighting

Explain how performance provides information in the following images…

The facial expressions and the body language suggests that he is angry
and/or cold. He could be trying to hunt someone down.
The facial expressions and body language are protective this is suggested by
the way they are holding their guns.
The facial expressions and body language in this could suggest that he is in

TASK: Look at the following image. Analyse the Mise en Scene and describe
why the shot has been set up as it has. Remember to consider all five
elements.
Settings and props:
In this scene they are in the throne room and use props such as staffs and spears. Also, off to the side they have some
unusual style torches. This could suggest an old style
Consume, hair and makeup:
There style of clothing helps to help back up the idea of old style and makes it stronger a they use a
lot of capes.
Lighting and colour:
The use of lighting is low this makes a very uncomfortable feeling. The colour of the light could be
gold as it is reflecting off the walls of the room. This helps to make a sense of full security and make
you happy.
Performance:
The shadows make you feel cautious about you are about to walk into.
Composition:
The composition of this scene makes you uneasy about the guards that are at the bottom of the
scene.

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