Mise en Scene refers to everything that is put into a scene or frame. It is the visual information in front of the camera, and communicates essential information to the audience.
Consists broadly of 8 areas:
Consists broadly of 8 areas:
- Colour
- Costume
- Lighting
- Body language/posture
- Framing
- Hair and makeup
- Setting and props
- Facial expressions
In this still from the film American Beauty, everything that has been included in the frame is chosen carefully and informs the audience something about the characters or the narrative.
American Beauty
Task:
- Brainstorm what your element of mise en scene is and what it might include. Think about how your element of mise en scene might represent: mood, action, atmosphere, relationships, 7 areas of representation
- Analyse the still for your element of mise en scene. Look firstly at what is there, and then consider what it symbolises or represents Make sure you annotate your still with your ideas.
- Be prepared to present your element to the class; you are teaching them about what your element is and what it represents in the still. So be thorough!
- Post the picture of the still, and write up the complete analysis (including all areas of mise en scene) on your blog.
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