mise en scene

LIGHT AND COLOUR

• high light important characters and objects etc.
• looks shady and mysterious by shading
• low-key -back lights, sharp in dark areas, deep distinct shadows silhouettes
• high-key- natural, bright, sunny
• reflects the characters mental state- bright happy ,dark disturbed, strobe confused

SETTINGS AND PROPS

• manipulate audience 
• building certain expectations
• not just backgrounds

COSTUME HAIR AND MAKE-UP

• status
• personality
• job/employment status
• tells us when it was set
• culture
• society
• certain costumes can signify certain individuals 

FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

• clear indicator to how someone feels
• body language

Image 1:

Closeness- expresses the love and connection they have
she is touching him- highlights closeness
lips in position of kissing- communicating though actions

Image 2:  

-in disgust-
-tightly compressing teeth in anger or fustration
-tense

POSITIONING OF CHARACTERS AND OBJECTS WITHIN A FRAME

• drawing our attention to something else
• use position to indicate relationship between people

Image 1:

-sat in different places far apart however they are looking in the same direction sense of similarity         and connection regardless of distance.
-far apart ,small area- immature

Image 2:

-standing close together- team
-tilting or leaning shows closeness and that they have eachothers back
-protecting


1. dark room,
emphsis on sword because of candle lit, sword emphasises danger
shady areas- mysterious and evil lurking
props add to scene we can tell where its from (what era)

2.bright- friendly welcoming environment
boats props and clothing -emphasise and add to the scenery, age and time.
blue background- calm cool scene not much to discover just peaceful and tranquil.


The carabean sea -
lighting location
colour
props

colour blue
calmness
peace
cool
sea

natural and bright scenery tranquil and happy
emphasise on purity and comfort of the area,