Creative Digital Media Production

What does Mise en Scene Mean?

Within the frame.

What are the five elements of Mise en Scene

Composition

Props/Location

Makeup/costumes

Performance

Colour

What settings and props would you find in a....

Romantic Comedy

Settings Props

Bustling cities/Rural towns. Everyday items.

Everyday places workplaces, gyms,

supermarkets etc.

Restaurants/Classy bars

Cinema
 Horror Film

Settings Props

Rundown/Abandoned buildings Blood packs

Dystopian Potential weapons

Lifeless Bandages etc

Hospitals

Forest

What are the two main types of lighting?

High-Key Low-Key
Explain how performance provides information in the following images
Unhinged character, potentially violent.

Fear Not knowing what he is about to do.

Frosty setting Could be Christmas (Now one to definitely not remember)

Rage
Men of action posers.

Weapons and location do not appear human

Suits and glasses indicate a secret organisation perhaps.

 Fearful

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.
The positioning of the characters is set up in a way as to show the dominance and Kingship of Odin
with him being the highest elevated with Thors mother and companions only slightly lower which
symbolises they are highly ranked and respected but not to the degree of Odin. Thor himself is
shown on level ground with the guards to symbolise perhaps his warrior nature yet the striking
crimson of his cape shows his difference and possible superiority to them. The lighting primarily
emanates from Odins throne to show his power