Creative Digital Media Production Unit 1: Lesson 9

What does Mise en Scene Mean?

What are
the five
elements
of Mise en
Scene

Mise en Scene = within the frame

The visual information in front of the camera that communication essential
information to the audience
Settings and props

Costume, hair and make up

Lighting and colour
Performance
Composition
What settings and props would you find in a....
Romantic Comedy
Settings
park
small villages
large citys
restaurants
caf

Props
Flowers
Chocolate
Gifts
Ring

Horror Film
Settings
Woods
Abandon citys/ villages
Hospitals
Haunted abandon house
cabin

Props
Mask
Flash light
Old video cameras
Weapons
Body parts

Draw a Sci fi costume (or assemble one on photshop)

What are the two main types of lighting?

High key lighting

Low key lighting

Explain how performance provides information in the following

images

Hatred
Angered
Dangerous
Wants revenge
Looks hurt

Feeling cool
Looks suspicious
Dont look trust worthy

Uncertain of what he is doing

Scared
Nervous
Worried it might go wrong

TASK: Look at the following image. Analyse the Mise en Scene and
describe why the shot has been set up as it has. Remember to
consider all five elements.

it looks all from the past but it also looks modern because of the throne and statues that
are made of gold. They also use spears for their props and costumes and Thor hair is long
to say they have long hair in the past and also the lighting is much brighter on the throne
to say that bit in the movie is important. The performance is serious because Thor is
kneeling in front of his farther saying that Thor is much lower rank then his farther.