Media Techniques: Mise en Scene

Mise en Scene;  (noun) /mize un scene/ meaning the arrangement of scenery and stage properties a play. The setting or surrounding of an event.

Production Design

The overall look of a film that illustrates the setting and visual style of the story. This includes the design of the sets, location choices, choice and supervision of props.

Costume Design

Costume, hair and make-up can be an instant indicator to us about a characters personality, status or job. They can immediately indicate location society. They can signify a lot of meaning or internal thoughts about the character.


Props 

Props are objects on a set that are small or light enough to be carried by actors. These are distinct from larger pieces of furniture or decor which merely for the background of the set. They can have particular significance or be an important focal point in the film.

Lighting

Lighting plays an important part in creating the atmosphere in a film. The amount of light and the direction of the light source can give meaning to the viewer of the film. For example, lighting is used to indicate the time of day.

Key Lighting

It is usually directed onto the main character. Fill lighting can be added to soften the effect of shadows.

Back Lighting

It is used to create a silhouette. That character can be made to look mysterious due to the effects of the shadows. It can create a sense of impending doom and is often used in horror movies

Colour Design

Colour is one of the most important things in your scene because it can make it look completely different. The colour can be symbolic or suggestive. The colour differences can be used to suggest brightness or many different things. Colour can make the audience feel a lot of different types of emotions.