MISE-EN-SCENE

Facial expressions provide a clear indication of how a character is feeling, for example if someone is smiling then we assume that they’re happy but we may get a different feeling if there is spooky music in the background. As well as this in a scene, facial expressions may be used to show how one character feels towards another and what their relationship is like. Body language is used to also show how the character is feeling, if they’re tapping a pen or fiddling with their hands then this shows that they might be nervous or anxious about something.

BODY LANGUAGE AND FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

This image shows the subjects facial expression which is anger. As well as this the background is the colour red, this colour connotates anger, danger and fear so therefore reflects the persons expression to make it easier for people to understand the photo.

Sets for a movie are either built from scratch or a lot of time will go into an existing setting and make it relate to the movie. Settings can also manipulate the audience to give them an expectation of something then it suddenly changes and takes a different turn. Props can be used to add a little something extra to a scene, sometimes they are very necessary and in some films form part of a clue to the audience.

SETTING AND PROPS

The picture on the right shows the subject holding a prop. Having a prop gives the audience clues as to what is going to happen next, for example a gun usually symbolises death so the audience will think something bad is going to happen.

Costume, hair and makeup form an instant clue to the characters personality, status and job. It also indicates the time era of the film(past, present or future) and what culture it will center around. In some films the costume can signify certain individuals, such as a the villains would be wearing dark coloured clothes to show their personality.

COSTUME, HAIR AND MAKEUP

Colour in scenes can carry connotations which adds meaning. For example, Red=Danger/love. Lighting can highlight different characters and objects in the scene, to make the characters look mysterious you can shade sections of their face and body.

COLOUR AND LIGHTING

The way objects are placed in a frame can sometimes draw attention to it or to an important character. Usually film-makers use the positioning of characters to show the relationship between each person.

POSITIONING OF OBJECTS WITHIN A FRAME

This includes all of the camera work:-Distance-Angle-Shot type-Sound-Editing

TECHNICAL CHOICES

This image uses a camera angle which shows how lonely the subject feels, the building looks like it’s crowding over her which could make her feel isolated.