Mise-En-Scene

 From this Introduction PowerPoint, I learn the 5 main elements of Mise en Scene.

The 5 main Elements of Mise en Scene are

• Settings and Props
• Costume, Hair and Make Up
• Facial Expressions and Body language
• Lighting and Colour
• Positioning of characters and/or objects within the frame

Each of these 5 points helps the audience understand what they should feel in each shot of the film/episode.


On slide 4, we were asked to find out what settings and props are used for these genres of films:

1. A science fiction film (FINISH)

Settings and Props:
 

On Slide 6, we were tasked to analyse the following frames from films by how each scene makes you feel with the facial expressions used:
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By using the third element of mise en scene ,  I can learn that the characters are puzzled and confused by what is off screen. The facial expression shows that the characters may also be scared by what is off screen as well.

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Using the third point of mise on scene, I can learn that the characters are concentrating very hard to what is being said from the other side of the phone. Their facial expressions may also show they may be confused by what is being said.

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With the third point of mise en scene, we can learn that the commander is quite a physically and mentally imposing person by his gestures of his hands on his hips and his scowling face. We can tell that the soldiers next to him seem oppressed by him as we can see their heads drooping at his figure.


On slide 10, we were tasked with analysing the positioning of the characters within the following shots/images:
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In this shot, from the positioning of the characters on screen, I can see that the characters may be annoyed at each other from the space between them. This may also provide comic relief for the audience as what look to be the two main characters are angry at each other.

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The positioning of the axe within the piece , in the centre of frame, shows that the axe is clearly the focus of this scene . It is in the foreground and it the dead centre of the shot in focus, showing that the director wanted it to be seen and that it is important for the shot.

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The positioning of the two characters in this shot show that they are the main characters and that they are equal to each other as they both share the same amount of the shot. This may be to promote equality and diversity within film making.

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The use of Riddick in the centre of frame shows that he is the main character of the film from the film poster. He also appears above the character name RIDDICK , hinting that the character is the centre of the film.


On slide 20 , we are asked to label the types of lighting used in these shots:

A. Back / Key lighting
B. Key lighting
C. Filter lighting
D. Back lighting
E. Back lighting
F. Filter lighting