Investigating mise-en-scène Media Studies Investigating mise-en-scène

Mise-en-scène a French term meaning what is put into a scene or frame

Mise-en-scène a French term meaning what is put into a scene or frame visual information in front of the camera

Mise-en-scène a French term meaning what is put into a scene or frame visual information in front of the camera communicates essential information to the audience

Mise-en-scène a French term meaning what is put into a scene or frame visual information in front of the camera communicates essential information to the audience made up of 5 elements.

Mise-en-scène a French term meaning what is put into a scene or frame visual information in front of the camera communicates essential information to the audience made up of 5 elements.

The 5 Elements of Mise-en-scène

The 5 Elements of Mise-en-scène settings & props

The 5 Elements of Mise-en-scène settings & props costume, hair & make-up

The 5 Elements of Mise-en-scène settings & props costume, hair & make-up facial expressions & body language

The 5 Elements of Mise-en-scène settings & props costume, hair & make-up facial expressions & body language lighting & colour

The 5 Elements of Mise-en-scène settings & props costume, hair & make-up facial expressions & body language lighting & colour position of characters/objects in the frame

The 5 Elements of Mise-en-scène settings & props costume, hair & make-up facial expressions & body language lighting & colour position of characters/objects in the frame

Each aspect of mise-en-scène should add more meaning to the film and send signals to the audience about how they are supposed to feel at a certain point

Each aspect of mise-en-scène should add more meaning to the film and send signals to the audience about how they are supposed to feel at a certain point CONNOTATIONS

Settings & Props Mise-en-scène

Settings & Props sets & locations are not just random backgrounds Mise-en-scène

Settings & Props sets & locations are not just random backgrounds sets are either built from scratch or a great deal of time is spent to find a setting which already exists Mise-en-scène

Settings & Props sets & locations are not just random backgrounds sets are either built from scratch or a great deal of time is spent to find a setting which already exists settings can manipulate an audience by building certain expectations (they have connotations) and then taking a different turn. Mise-en-scene

Settings & Props sets & locations are not just random backgrounds sets are either built from scratch or a great deal of time is spent to find a setting which already exists settings can manipulate an audience by building certain expectations (they have connotations) and then taking a different turn. Mise-en-scène

Costume, Hair & Make-Up costume, hair & make-up are an instant indicator of a character’s personality, status, job, etc. Mise-en-scène

Costume, Hair & Make-Up costume, hair & make-up are an instant indicator of a character’s personality, status, job, etc. we know immediately whether the film is set in the present and what society or culture it centres around Mise-en-scène

Costume, Hair & Make-Up costume, hair & make-up are an instant indicator of a character’s personality, status, job, etc. we know immediately whether the film is set in the present and what society or culture it centres around certain costumes can signify certain individuals (i.e. black cloak of a vampire, Spidey’s Spiderman suit) Mise-en-scène

Costume, Hair & Make-Up costume, hair & make-up are an instant indicator of a character’s personality, status, job, etc. we know immediately whether the film is set in the present and what society or culture it centres around certain costumes can signify certain individuals (i.e. black cloak of a vampire, Spidey’s Spiderman suit) Mise-en-scène

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Facial Expressions & Body Language facial expression provides a clear indicator of how someone is feeling Mise-en-scène

Facial Expressions & Body Language facial expression provides a clear indicator of how someone is feeling if someone is smiling broadly, we assume they are happy however other elements can be used to change and anchor the true meaning of the smile. Mise-en-scène

Facial Expressions & Body Language facial expression provides a clear indicator of how someone is feeling if someone is smiling broadly, we assume they are happy however other elements can be used to change and anchor the true meaning of the smile. body language indicates how a character feels or may reflect the state of a relationship between characters. Mise-en-scène

Facial Expressions & Body Language facial expression provides a clear indicator of how someone is feeling if someone is smiling broadly, we assume they are happy however other elements can be used to change and anchor the true meaning of the smile. body language indicates how a character feels or may reflect the state of a relationship between characters. Mise-en-scène

What meanings/emotions do these images convey?

What meanings/emotions do these images convey?

What meanings/emotions do these images convey?

What meanings/emotions do these images convey?

What meanings/emotions do these images convey?

What meanings/emotions do these images convey?

What meanings/emotions do these images convey?

Positioning of Characters & Objects in the frame Mise-en-scène

Positioning of Characters & Objects in the frame positioning within a frame can draw our attention to an important character or object Mise-en-scène

Positioning of Characters & Objects in the frame positioning within a frame can draw our attention to an important character or object the positioning of people in the frame should indicate the relationship between them Mise-en-scène

Positioning of Characters & Objects in the frame positioning within a frame can draw our attention to an important character or object the positioning of people in the frame should indicate the relationship between them Mise-en-scène

What does positioning in this image reveal?

What does positioning in this image reveal?

What does positioning in this image reveal?

What does positioning in this image reveal?

What does positioning in this image reveal?

What does positioning in this image reveal?

What does positioning in this image reveal?

What does positioning in this image reveal?

What does positioning in this image reveal?

Lighting & Colour can be used to achieve a variety of effects Mise-en-scène

Lighting & Colour can be used to achieve a variety of effects to highlight important characters or objects within the frame Mise-en-scène

Lighting & Colour can be used to achieve a variety of effects to highlight important characters or objects within the frame to make characters look mysterious by shading sections of the face & body Mise-en-scène

Lighting & Colour can be used to achieve a variety of effects to highlight important characters or objects within the frame to make characters look mysterious by shading sections of the face & body to reflect a character’s mental state or hidden emotions, i.e. bright = happy, dark = disturbed, strobe = confused Mise-en-scène

Lighting & Colour can be used to achieve a variety of effects to highlight important characters or objects within the frame to make characters look mysterious by shading sections of the face & body to reflect a character’s mental state or hidden emotions, i.e. bright = happy, dark = disturbed, strobe = confused Mise-en-scène

Types of Lighting LOW KEY created by using only key & back lights produces sharp contrasts of light and dark areas deep, distinct shadows or silhouettes Mise-en-scène

Types of Lighting LOW KEY created by using only key & back lights produces sharp contrasts of light and dark areas deep, distinct shadows or silhouettes Mise-en-scène

Types of Lighting HIGH KEY more fill light is used and the light is natural and realistic to our eyes produces brightly lit sets or a sunny day Mise-en-scène

Types of Lighting HIGH KEY more fill light is used and the light is natural and realistic to our eyes produces brightly lit sets or a sunny day Mise-en-scène

What type of lighting is used in each of these frames? B C D E F

Colour has many connotations when used in the frame

Analysing a sequence When analysing a sequence in terms of mise en scène, we need to look at how all the different elements and techniques work together to… Mise-en-scène

Analysing a sequence When analysing a sequence in terms of mise en scène, we need to look at how all the different elements and techniques work together to… tell a story Mise-en-scène

Analysing a sequence When analysing a sequence in terms of mise en scène, we need to look at how all the different elements and techniques work together to… tell a story evoke an atmosphere Mise-en-scène

Analysing a sequence When analysing a sequence in terms of mise en scène, we need to look at how all the different elements and techniques work together to… tell a story evoke an atmosphere give the audience information Mise-en-scène

Analysing a sequence When analysing a sequence in terms of mise en scène, we need to look at how all the different elements and techniques work together to… tell a story evoke an atmosphere give the audience information provoke an audience response Mise-en-scène

Analysing a sequence When analysing a sequence in terms of mise en scène, we need to look at how all the different elements and techniques work together to… tell a story evoke an atmosphere give the audience information provoke an audience response highlight key themes Mise-en-scène

Analysing a sequence When analysing a sequence in terms of mise en scène, we need to look at how all the different elements and techniques work together to… tell a story evoke an atmosphere give the audience information provoke an audience response highlight key themes Mise-en-scène