According to Butler mise enscene is The staging of the action for the camera All of the physical objects in front of the camera and the arrangement of those objects by the director The organization of setting costuming lighting and actor movement ID: 813527
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Mise-en-scene
Slide2Defining our term
According to Butler,
mise
-en-scene is:
The staging of the action for the camera. All of the physical objects in front of the camera and the arrangement of those objects by the director. The organization of setting, costuming, lighting, and actor movement.
Slide3What mise-en-scene does
The visual composition in film, TV, videogames often is as much a part of the storytelling as the dialogue—and may be more
(Wall-E)
Visual details provide the audience with an understanding of the characters, setting, pretty much all the action, and may well reveal crucial parts of the plot
Relationships among characters, etc. are often revealed visually
Slide4Guided by director’s vision
Storyboards
Interaction
with art director
Slide5Sets
Buildings, scenery, décor, props, people
Reveal important details about the plot, characters, possibilities for action
Establishing shot provides context for audience
Important details of décor may have significant meaning
Slide6Composition
Determination of the elements within a scene, within a shot
Position of elements within the setting
Spatial relations among characters, props
How far away is the gun and who’s closest to it?
Balanced v. unbalanced composition
Unbalanced tends to be edgier, give a feeling of unease
Slide7Blocking
Placement and movement of characters within the setting
Camera placement and movement must accommodate movement and placement of characters
Slide8Blocking
Shallow space
Characters are all at a distance from the camera that is pretty much the same
TV sets are built wide and shallow
Actors move side to side
Deep space blocking
Characters are both near the camera and far away
Importance of depth in the relations among the characters
Slide9Impact
Emphasis on various elements within a scene
Relative emphasis on characters
Relationships among elements, characters
Close positioning implies close relationship
Isolation v. being part of a larger group
Single character onscreen, even in a crowd, implies isolation or individuality
Slide10Sets and costumes
Provide a reference for the audience
Historical, geographic, social class, home v. work, occupational
Identify certain sorts of events/actions that are appropriate (plot points)
Enhance characterization
Give guidance to personality, background
Provide an understanding of the character’s world, relationships, etc.
Slide11Provide continuity
Easier to follow characters
Make plot points flow from scene to scene
Affect mood
Affect theme
Provide a reference for the actors—help them get into character
Provide structure for blocking, camerawork, etc.