Hey guys!!
So for the past few days, we have been learning a lot about how a lot of aspects of film are put together to create mise-en-scene!!
Mise-en-scene is a French term that translates to "put in the scene". It is used in all your favorite shows and movies, as it is everything the audience can see on the screen.
Mise-en-scene can be broken down into multiple parts, but today I will show you 5 examples from my favorite show, Outer Banks! :D
1) Scenery:
A key part of mise-en-scene is scenery. The scenery is dressing up a set or making the setting look a certain way, which is very important in the production process. The scenery aids in establishing the mood and gives context to the scene. For instance, in this photo from the show Outer Banks, the set is decorated to give off the idea that the characters, Sarah and Kiara, are in the shop. You can tell by just looking at certain things such as how there are a lot of the same items, many of the same tools and snacks that are hung on the walls, and the tip jar on the counter.
2) Props:
Another feature that adds to mise-en-scene is props. Props are objects that are used in the set dressing. When an actor holds or uses a prop, it can really add to their character and help to develop the narrative. For instance, moments before this image is shown in the show, we go through a scene where one character named Ruthie recklessly speeds across the beach, in an attempt to provoke the Pogues. They try multiple times to warn her that there is a turtle hatch, but she ignores them and ends up speeding through it, killing one of the newborns. The turtle's injuries are then shown up close to the viewer, as Kiara holds the fake dead baby sea turtle, which is a prop. The use of the prop helps to establish that mournful mood the directors want the viewers to feel.
3) Location:
Location is a very important part of mise-en-scene. The location is where the action occurs and it helps the audience understand the character's environment. Now, this scene in Outer Banks was not actually filmed in Guadeloupe. Instead, it was filmed in Barbados, a location that looks remotely similar to ensure that the same grand, tropical vacation atmosphere is still felt by the audience. This is often done by directors, as they would rather film in studio-built locations or other locations similar to the real one, which reduces the costly fees that come with filming at the real location.
4) Costume:
Another key feature of mise-en-scene is costume. Costume is what a character wears and it can have a major influence on how the viewer interprets the character. Costume is definitely my favorite part of mise-en-scene because the clothes themselves are able to tell or contribute to the story. For instance, just by paying attention to their clothes in this photo, it is easy to tell that the characters were stuck on the island for a while. John B's jeans are cut into shorts, Pope's pants are rolled up, and Sarah has her shoes tied together and over her shoulder. The dirt on their bodies and their clothes also tells the audience that the characters were in those clothes for a very long time.
5) Framing:
Lastly, another part of mise-en-scene is framing. Framing is the positioning of actors and props in the setting. It is important, as it is used to emphasize exactly what is needed to be seen by the audience. For example, this photo shows how the characters are framed to be gathered around the prop laptop. The framing along with the facial expressions highlights the importance of whatever the characters are looking at to the audience.
As you can see, the many aspects of mise-en-scene all work together to develop and produce a story to the audience!!
Stay tuned for more!! :)
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