Mise En Scene & Camera By Jay & Jamie

Mise En Scene & Camera Mise en Scene is a French word which basically means ‘composing the scene.’ It means how everything is positioned and designed in your set. Has been used in the English language for theatres and films since It can be remembered by using ‘CLAMPS’

Mise En Scene & Camera COSTUMES: A costume can reflect a character’s status. For example, the colour black or red may represent a villain, or tattered clothes may mean they are poor.

Mise En Scene & Camera LIGHTING: The lighting in a scene can effect the atmosphere. A light blue filter, for example, can indicate innocence and calmness.

Mise En Scene & Camera ACTING: The main factors that come under acting are facial expression, body language and speech. The image below shows dominance and a serious attitude.

Mise En Scene & Camera MAKE UP & HAIR: The way characters present themselves can give an indication of their role or importance. For example, a well-dressed, ‘beautiful’ character often serves a major role.

Mise En Scene & Camera PROPS: ‘Props’ or ‘property’ can change how we see a character, they can also have various levels of symbolism. The gun in the image gives the character a feeling of authority.

Mise En Scene & Camera SETTING: The environment the play is set in can have a major impact on the meaning of the scenes. A dark setting can forebode a bad event.

Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio defines the proportion of height to width in an image. A tall still shows significance and strength, and a wider shot may enhance environmental awareness.

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