Mise en Scene Part 2 - 12

 Mise en Scene Part 2! 

"How to read mise en scène | Visual film analysis explained!" By The Media Insider. 

    Above is the video we watched in class as a way of going more in depth to the practice and understanding of mise en scene.

The most noticeable aspect of Mise en Scene is the character. The elements that fall under character are: hair, makeup, clothing, build, and body language. How the character looks gives an insight to their values, their setting, trust, and more. Contrasting themes can be observed and found based on the look of the character and their personality.

The second aspect is props. Props can include weapons, accessories, and other items. These items can tell you something about the character and their world. Props are very important, especially in films with genres such as science fiction and fantasy where worlds and characters are overly exaggerated and unrealistic. 

The third and largest aspect of Mise en Scene is the set. The set can include location, dressing, space, light, etc. The set can serve as a reflection of the themes and other narrative points, not just a place to shoot the scene.