Mise-en-scene (French for 'What is in the scene') refers to the following components:
- Costume
- Make-up
- Hair
- Props
- Locations
- Visual Effects
In this lesson you will learn how shots are composed and how to analyse the construction of individual shots.
This lessons also introduces the concept of mise-en-scene as a form of visual communication.
The things we see on screen are essential in conveying information to the audience and can establising locations, time periods, character motivations and much more...
Consider the difference between a novel and a film. An author can spend pages describing a location or period of time. Filmmakers work within greater constraints and must convey the same amount of information is seconds.
Look at this shot from Wall Street.
In this shot a lot of information is conveyed about the character of Gordon Geko. The expensive Art on his walls suggests wealth and power. The number of computers inform us that he is in control of his industry and that all work / inforamtion passes through him. The computers also inform us of the times setting. They are early computers that inform us that the film is set in the 1980's.
Lesson 1
Lesson handout & Stills
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